DMC 316
DMC 316 Antique Mauve Medium
DMC 316 is “Antique Mauve Medium”, a color from the red family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 316
- Catalog name
- Antique Mauve Medium
- Color family
- Red
- Approximate screen color
#B7737F- 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-420 Galvanized Dyed
#C57386
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 316?
DMC 316 is the floss DMC calls “Antique Mauve Medium”, from the red family. Its approximate screen color is #B7737F.
What can I use instead of DMC 316?
The closest shades to DMC 316 in the same family are DMC 3687, DMC 961, DMC 3731. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 316 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.