DMC 3746
DMC 3746 Blue Violet Dark
DMC 3746 is “Blue Violet Dark”, a color from the pink and purple family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 3746
- Catalog name
- Blue Violet Dark
- Color family
- Pink and purple
- Approximate screen color
#776B98- 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-250 Ceylon Color Lined
#756E97
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 3746?
DMC 3746 is the floss DMC calls “Blue Violet Dark”, from the pink and purple family. Its approximate screen color is #776B98.
What can I use instead of DMC 3746?
The closest shades to DMC 3746 in the same family are DMC 208, DMC 28, DMC 209. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 3746 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.