DMC 3837 Ultra Dark Lavender
DMC 3837 Ultra Dark Lavender is a Purples family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#6C3A6E and RGB 108, 58, 110. The closest substitute is DMC 28 Medium Light Eggplant.
Color values
| DMC code | 3837 |
|---|---|
| Name | Ultra Dark Lavender |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #6C3A6E |
| RGB | 108, 58, 110 |
| HSL | 298°, 31%, 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Medium Light Eggplant | View color | Close |
| 552 Medium Violet | View color | Close |
| 3834 Dark Grape | View color | Close |
| 29 Eggplant | View color | Similar |
| 550 Very Dark Violet | View color | Similar |
| 208 Very Dark Lavender | 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 3837 in patterns
Ultra Dark Lavender sits in the Purples family and works as a rich accent and shadow color. It is a natural fit for lavender, violets, fantasy designs, shadows, and decorative lettering, and for cool shadows in florals and portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, pinks, cool grays.
- Pattern ideas: lavender motifs, fantasy charts, floral borders.
- Also useful for small accents when a pattern needs a richer color note.
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