DMC 3042
DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light
DMC 3042 is “Antique Violet Light”, a color from the pink and purple family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 3042
- Catalog name
- Antique Violet Light
- Color family
- Pink and purple
- Approximate screen color
#B79DA7- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-419 Galvanized Dyed
#B099A7
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 3042?
DMC 3042 is the floss DMC calls “Antique Violet Light”, from the pink and purple family. Its approximate screen color is #B79DA7.
What can I use instead of DMC 3042?
The closest shades to DMC 3042 in the same family are DMC 3836, DMC 3727, DMC 778. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 3042 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.