DMC 3801 — Melon Very Dark

• DMC 3832

  Raspberry Medium

  ΔE 2.7

• DMC 335

  Rose

  ΔE 2.7

• DMC 602

  Cranberry Medium

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 891

  Carnation Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3731

  Dusty Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3687

  Mauve

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3328

  Salmon Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 666

  Bright Red

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 350

  Coral Medium

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 3805

  Cyclamen Pink

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 351

  Coral

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 3804

  Cyclamen Pink Dark

  ΔE 9.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3801?

DMC 3801 is Melon Very Dark, a medium orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E74967 — RGB 231, 73, 103 and HSL 349°, 77%, 60% — 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 Melon Very Dark?

Melon Very Dark is DMC 3801, and it converts to Anchor 1098. 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 3801?

DMC 3801 (Melon Very Dark) converts to Anchor 1098. 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 3801?

DMC 3801 (Melon Very Dark) is #E74967 in hex — that's RGB 231, 73, 103 or HSL 349°, 77%, 60%. 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 3801?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3801 (60% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Rose (DMC 335) sits at 63% for highlights, and Bright Red (DMC 666) at 50% 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 3801?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3801 are Raspberry Medium (DMC 3832), Rose (DMC 335), Cranberry Medium (DMC 602), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3801 is out of stock.