DMC 3726 Antique Mauve Dark
DMC 3726 Antique Mauve Dark is a medium, soft red with the screen hex #9b5b66. Its Anchor twin is Anchor 1018 Antique Mauve Dark (ΔE 0.7, identical to the eye), and the nearest Madeira is Madeira 604 Plum at ΔE 8.6 (similar).
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DMC 3726 Antique Mauve Dark
#9b5b66 · RGB 155, 91, 102
Closest to DMC 3726 in other brands
- Anchor 1018 Antique Mauve Dark ΔE 0.7 identical
- Madeira 604 Plum ΔE 8.6 similar
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 10.6 loose
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 8.2 similar
- Artkal S S84 Deep Chestnut ΔE 8.3 similar
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 11.5 loose
DMC 3726 color values
| Code | 3726 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Mauve Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #9b5b66 |
| RGB | 155, 91, 102 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 46.2, a* 27.6, b* 5.1 |
| HSL | 350°, 26 %, 48 % |
| Color family | Red, 27 of 53 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 46.2) |
| DMC color card | row 04-11 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1018 Antique Mauve Dark, ΔE 0.7 |
DMC 3726 equivalents in other brands
1 pick below reads as identical to DMC 3726; the loosest listed is Hama 114 at ΔE 14.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1018 | Antique Mauve Dark | 0.7 | identical |
| Anchor | 970 | Wineberry Medium | 4.9 | close |
| Anchor | 896 | Rose Wine Dark | 7.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 604 | Plum | 8.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 812 | Shell Pink Medium | 9.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 809 | Antique Mauve Medium | 10.1 | loose |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 10.6 | loose |
| Perler | Fruit Punch | code 80-15256 | 10.7 | loose |
| Hama | 111 | Dark Blush | 8.2 | similar |
| Hama | 114 | Cherry Red | 14.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S84 | Deep Chestnut | 8.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S15 | Redwood | 10.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 11.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 11.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3726
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3726; the nearest, DMC 3721 Shell Pink Dark, sits at ΔE 6.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3721 | Shell Pink Dark | #a14b51 | 6.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 315 | Antique Mauve Medium Dark | #814952 | 7.6 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 3041 | Antique Violet Medium | #956f7c | 8.4 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 3350 | Dusty Rose Ultra Dark | #bc4365 | 8.6 | more saturated |
| 3740 | Antique Violet Dark | #785762 | 9.2 | darker and more muted |
| 316 | Antique Mauve Medium | #b7737f | 9.7 | lighter |
| 3835 | Grape Medium | #946083 | 9.8 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 221 | Shell Pink Very Dark | #883e43 | 10.1 | darker and more saturated |
Shading DMC 3726: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC red family, L* from 56 to 38.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3687 | Mauve | 56.2 |
| 3 lighter | 316 | Antique Mauve Medium | 56.0 |
| 2 lighter | 3722 | Shell Pink Medium | 54.4 |
| 1 lighter | 3041 | Antique Violet Medium | 50.9 |
| this color | 3726 | Antique Mauve Dark | 46.2 |
| 1 darker | 3721 | Shell Pink Dark | 43.1 |
| 2 darker | 3803 | Mauve Dark | 40.8 |
| 3 darker | 3740 | Antique Violet Dark | 40.7 |
| 4 darker | 315 | Antique Mauve Medium Dark | 37.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3726
One strand each of DMC 316 and DMC 3802 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3721, ΔE 6.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3726 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 316 Antique Mauve Medium + 1 × DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark | #995e68 | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 3721 Shell Pink Dark + 1 × DMC 3041 Antique Violet Medium | #9b5f69 | 1.3 |
| 1 × DMC 316 Antique Mauve Medium + 1 × DMC 902 Garnet Very Dark | #9f5763 | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3726
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #9b5b66; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 3726
Swapping DMC 3726 for Anchor 1018 is safe even across large fills: at ΔE 0.7 the published values are practically the same in lightness and saturation, so a chart keyed in DMC works in Anchor without a test stitch.
DMC 3726 is number 27 of 53 in the DMC red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3041 Antique Violet Medium and down to DMC 3721 Shell Pink Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3726 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.1:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cranapple (ΔE 10.6), Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 8.2) and Artkal S S84 Deep Chestnut (ΔE 8.3); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3726?
Anchor 1018 Antique Mauve Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3726 Antique Mauve Dark (ΔE 0.7, identical). Runners-up: Anchor 970 (ΔE 4.9) and Anchor 896 (ΔE 7.7).
What color is DMC 3726?
DMC 3726 Antique Mauve Dark is a medium, soft red in the red family: hex #9b5b66, RGB 155, 91, 102, L* 46.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3726?
Inside DMC, DMC 3721 Shell Pink Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.4). From other brands, Anchor 1018 (ΔE 0.7) or Madeira 604 (ΔE 8.6). A 1+1 blend of DMC 316 and DMC 3802 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is DMC 3726 in Perler beads?
Perler Cranapple (#843947) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.6 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 8.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3726?
Madeira 604 Plum at ΔE 8.6 (similar), then Madeira 812 at ΔE 9.4.
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Nearest DMC colors
DMC 3726 in other brands
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 10.6
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 8.2
- Artkal S S84 Deep Chestnut ΔE 8.3
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 11.5