DMC 3733 — Dusty Rose

• DMC 3833

  Raspberry Light

  ΔE 0.7

• DMC 893

  Carnation Light

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 3806

  Cyclamen Pink Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 3705

  Melon Dark

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 899

  Rose Medium

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 892

  Carnation Medium

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 962

  Dusty Rose Medium

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 3712

  Salmon Medium

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 603

  Cranberry

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3731

  Dusty Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 956

  Geranium

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3354

  Dusty Rose Light

  ΔE 8.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3733?

DMC 3733 is Dusty Rose, a medium pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E8879B — RGB 232, 135, 155 and HSL 348°, 68%, 72% — 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 Dusty Rose?

Dusty Rose is DMC 3733, and it converts to Anchor 75. 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 3733?

DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose) converts to Anchor 75. 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 3733?

DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose) is #E8879B in hex — that's RGB 232, 135, 155 or HSL 348°, 68%, 72%. 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 3733?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3733 (72% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Carnation Light (DMC 893) 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 3733?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3733 are Raspberry Light (DMC 3833), Carnation Light (DMC 893), Cyclamen Pink Light (DMC 3806), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3733 is out of stock.