DMC 3721 — Shell Pink Dark

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 309

  Rose Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 3726

  Antique Mauve Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 3858

  Rosewood Medium

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3803

  Mauve Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 315

  Antique Mauve Medium Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3350

  Dusty Rose Ultra Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 355

  Terra Cotta Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 304

  Red Medium

  ΔE 9.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3721?

DMC 3721 is Shell Pink Dark, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A14B51 — RGB 161, 75, 81 and HSL 356°, 36%, 46% — and it falls in the browns & tans range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Shell Pink Dark?

Shell Pink Dark is DMC 3721, and it converts to Anchor 896. 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 3721?

DMC 3721 (Shell Pink Dark) converts to Anchor 896. 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 3721?

DMC 3721 (Shell Pink Dark) is #A14B51 in hex — that's RGB 161, 75, 81 or HSL 356°, 36%, 46%. 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 3721?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3721 (46% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Antique Mauve Dark (DMC 3726) sits at 48% for highlights, and Raspberry Dark (DMC 3831) at 44% 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 3721?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3721 are Rose Very Dark (DMC 326), Raspberry Dark (DMC 3831), Shell Pink Very Dark (DMC 221), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3721 is out of stock.