DMC 316 Medium Antique Mauve
DMC 316 Medium Antique Mauve is a Pinks family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B7737F and RGB 183, 115, 127. The closest substitute is DMC 3726 Dark Antique Mauve.
Color values
| DMC code | 316 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Antique Mauve |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B7737F |
| RGB | 183, 115, 127 |
| HSL | 349°, 32%, 58% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3726 Dark Antique Mauve | View color | Close |
| 223 Light Shell Pink | View color | Close |
| 3687 Mauve | View color | Similar |
| 3041 Medium Antique Violet | View color | Similar |
| 3722 Medium Shell Pink | View color | Similar |
| 961 Dark Dusty Rose | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 316 in patterns
Medium Antique Mauve sits in the Pinks family and works as a soft floral and skin-detail color. It is a natural fit for flowers, blush, baby patterns, romantic motifs, and gentle highlights, and for lighter detail in portraits, pets, and gifts.
- Pairs well with cream neutrals, muted greens, soft browns.
- Pattern ideas: baby samplers, floral patterns, wedding gifts.
- Also useful for soft accents when red would feel too strong.
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