DMC 3340 — Apricot Medium

• 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 color is DMC 3340?

DMC 3340 is Apricot Medium, a light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FF836F — RGB 255, 131, 111 and HSL 8°, 100%, 72% — and it falls in the oranges range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Apricot Medium?

Apricot Medium is DMC 3340, and it converts to Anchor 329. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

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 — that's RGB 255, 131, 111 or HSL 8°, 100%, 72%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 3340?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3340 (72% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Geranium (DMC 956) sits at 78% for highlights, and Burnt Orange (DMC 947) at 65% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

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.