DMC 3803
DMC 3803 Mauve Dark
DMC 3803 is “Mauve Dark”, a color from the pink and purple family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 3803
- Catalog name
- Mauve Dark
- Color family
- Pink and purple
- Approximate screen color
#AB3357- 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-162 Opaque Red AB
#AB314A
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 3803?
DMC 3803 is the floss DMC calls “Mauve Dark”, from the pink and purple family. Its approximate screen color is #AB3357.
What can I use instead of DMC 3803?
The closest shades to DMC 3803 in the same family are DMC 150, DMC 3350, DMC 600. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 3803 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.