DMC 3706 — Melon Medium

• DMC 604

  Cranberry Light

  ΔE 0.7

• DMC 776

  Pink Medium

  ΔE 2.0

• DMC 894

  Carnation Very Light

  ΔE 2.1

• DMC 3326

  Rose Light

  ΔE 2.6

• DMC 603

  Cranberry

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 605

  Cranberry Very Light

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 957

  Geranium Pale

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 760

  Salmon

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 3354

  Dusty Rose Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3688

  Mauve Medium

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 3689

  Mauve Light

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 3716

  Dusty Rose Medium Very Light

  ΔE 6.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3706?

DMC 3706 is Melon Medium, a light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFADBC — RGB 255, 173, 188 and HSL 349°, 100%, 84% — and it falls in the pinks range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Melon Medium?

Melon Medium is DMC 3706, and it converts to Anchor 33. 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 3706?

DMC 3706 (Melon Medium) converts to Anchor 33. 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 3706?

DMC 3706 (Melon Medium) is #FFADBC in hex — that's RGB 255, 173, 188 or HSL 349°, 100%, 84%. 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 3706?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3706 (84% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cranberry Very Light (DMC 605) sits at 88% for highlights, and Dusty Rose Light (DMC 3354) at 77% 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 3706?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3706 are Cranberry Light (DMC 604), Pink Medium (DMC 776), Carnation Very Light (DMC 894), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3706 is out of stock.