DMC 3712 — Salmon Medium

• DMC 962

  Dusty Rose Medium

  ΔE 2.2

• DMC 956

  Geranium

  ΔE 3.2

• DMC 352

  Coral Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 892

  Carnation Medium

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 899

  Rose Medium

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 893

  Carnation Light

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 3833

  Raspberry Light

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 3328

  Salmon Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3705

  Melon Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3340

  Apricot Medium

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3733

  Dusty Rose

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 223

  Shell Pink Light

  ΔE 7.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3712?

DMC 3712 is Salmon Medium, a medium orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F18787 — RGB 241, 135, 135 and HSL 0°, 79%, 74% — 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 Salmon Medium?

Salmon Medium is DMC 3712, and it converts to Anchor 1023. 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 3712?

DMC 3712 (Salmon Medium) converts to Anchor 1023. 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 3712?

DMC 3712 (Salmon Medium) is #F18787 in hex — that's RGB 241, 135, 135 or HSL 0°, 79%, 74%. 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 3712?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3712 (74% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Geranium (DMC 956) sits at 78% for highlights, and Rose Medium (DMC 899) at 71% 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 3712?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3712 are Dusty Rose Medium (DMC 962), Geranium (DMC 956), Coral Light (DMC 352), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3712 is out of stock.