DMC 3835 Medium Grape
DMC 3835 Medium Grape is a Pinks family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#946083 and RGB 148, 96, 131. The closest substitute is DMC 553 Violet.
Color values
| DMC code | 3835 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Grape |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #946083 |
| RGB | 148, 96, 131 |
| HSL | 320°, 21%, 48% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 553 Violet | View color | Close |
| 208 Very Dark Lavender | View color | Similar |
| 3041 Medium Antique Violet | View color | Similar |
| 27 Light Violet | View color | Similar |
| 3726 Dark Antique Mauve | View color | Similar |
| 3834 Dark Grape | 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 3835 in patterns
Medium Grape 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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