DMC 3740
DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark
DMC 3740 is “Antique Violet Dark”, a color from the pink and purple family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 3740
- Catalog name
- Antique Violet Dark
- Color family
- Pink and purple
- Approximate screen color
#785762- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 3740?
DMC 3740 is the floss DMC calls “Antique Violet Dark”, from the pink and purple family. Its approximate screen color is #785762.
What can I use instead of DMC 3740?
The closest shades to DMC 3740 in the same family are DMC 3041, DMC 3835, DMC 3834. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 3740 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.