DMC 3341 — Apricot

• DMC 758

  Terra Cotta Very Light

  ΔE 2.8

• DMC 20

  Shrimp

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 3771

  Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 352

  Coral Light

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 152

  Shell Pink Medium Light

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 224

  Shell Pink Very Light

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 760

  Salmon

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 957

  Geranium Pale

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 21

  Alizarin Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 722

  Orange Spice Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3716

  Dusty Rose Medium Very Light

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 956

  Geranium

  ΔE 8.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3341?

DMC 3341 is Apricot, a light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FCAB98 — RGB 252, 171, 152 and HSL 11°, 94%, 79% — 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?

Apricot is DMC 3341, and it converts to Anchor 328. 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 3341?

DMC 3341 (Apricot) converts to Anchor 328. 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 3341?

DMC 3341 (Apricot) is #FCAB98 in hex — that's RGB 252, 171, 152 or HSL 11°, 94%, 79%. 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 3341?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3341 (79% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light (DMC 3771) sits at 81% for highlights, and Coral Light (DMC 352) at 79% 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 3341?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3341 are Terra Cotta Very Light (DMC 758), Shrimp (DMC 20), Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light (DMC 3771), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3341 is out of stock.