DMC 3722 — Shell Pink Medium

• DMC 356

  Terra Cotta Medium

  ΔE 3.3

• DMC 3687

  Mauve

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 961

  Dusty Rose Dark

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 22

  Alizarin

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 223

  Shell Pink Light

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 3328

  Salmon Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3830

  Terra Cotta

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 351

  Coral

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 316

  Antique Mauve Medium

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 309

  Rose Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 350

  Coral Medium

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 3778

  Terra Cotta Light

  ΔE 9.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3722?

DMC 3722 is Shell Pink Medium, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BC6C64 — RGB 188, 108, 100 and HSL 5°, 40%, 56% — 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 Medium?

Shell Pink Medium is DMC 3722, and it converts to Anchor 1027. 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 3722?

DMC 3722 (Shell Pink Medium) converts to Anchor 1027. 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 3722?

DMC 3722 (Shell Pink Medium) is #BC6C64 in hex — that's RGB 188, 108, 100 or HSL 5°, 40%, 56%. 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 3722?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3722 (56% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Dusty Rose Dark (DMC 961) sits at 63% for highlights, and Alizarin (DMC 22) at 52% 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 3722?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3722 are Terra Cotta Medium (DMC 356), Mauve (DMC 3687), Dusty Rose Dark (DMC 961), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3722 is out of stock.