DMC 3340Apricot Medium
DMC 3340 — Apricot Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #FF836F
- RGB
- 255, 131, 111
- Anchor
- 329
- DMC code
- 3340
Nearest DMC colors to 3340
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3340 is out of stock.
- DMC 3778
Terra Cotta Light
ΔE 7.1
- DMC 3712
Salmon Medium
ΔE 7.2
- DMC 947
Burnt Orange
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 956
Geranium
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 352
Coral Light
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 351
Coral
ΔE 8.1
- DMC 722
Orange Spice Light
ΔE 8.2
- DMC 962
Dusty Rose Medium
ΔE 8.5
- DMC 3328
Salmon Dark
ΔE 9.0
- DMC 3341
Apricot
ΔE 9.6
- DMC 608
Burnt Orange Bright
ΔE 9.8
- DMC 721
Orange Spice Medium
ΔE 10.0
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3340?
- DMC 3340 (Apricot Medium) converts to Anchor 329. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.
- What is the hex code for DMC 3340?
- DMC 3340 (Apricot Medium) is #FF836F in hex, or RGB 255, 131, 111. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 3340?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3340 are Terra Cotta Light (DMC 3778), Salmon Medium (DMC 3712), Burnt Orange (DMC 947), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3340 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.