DMC 3731 — Dusty Rose Very Dark

• DMC 3832

  Raspberry Medium

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 602

  Cranberry Medium

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 335

  Rose

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 899

  Rose Medium

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3687

  Mauve

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3805

  Cyclamen Pink

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3801

  Melon Very Dark

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 316

  Antique Mauve Medium

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 891

  Carnation Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3833

  Raspberry Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 961

  Dusty Rose Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3733

  Dusty Rose

  ΔE 8.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3731?

DMC 3731 is Dusty Rose Very Dark, a medium red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #DA6783 — RGB 218, 103, 131 and HSL 345°, 61%, 63% — and it falls in the reds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Dusty Rose Very Dark?

Dusty Rose Very Dark is DMC 3731, and it converts to Anchor 76. 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 3731?

DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose Very Dark) converts to Anchor 76. 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 3731?

DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose Very Dark) is #DA6783 in hex — that's RGB 218, 103, 131 or HSL 345°, 61%, 63%. 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 3731?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3731 (63% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Rose Medium (DMC 899) sits at 71% for highlights, and Raspberry Medium (DMC 3832) at 60% 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 3731?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3731 are Raspberry Medium (DMC 3832), Cranberry Medium (DMC 602), Rose (DMC 335), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3731 is out of stock.