DMC 3806 — Cyclamen Pink Light

• DMC 893

  Carnation Light

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 3733

  Dusty Rose

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 3833

  Raspberry Light

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 603

  Cranberry

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 3705

  Melon Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 3608

  Plum Very Light

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 892

  Carnation Medium

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3706

  Melon Medium

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 899

  Rose Medium

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 604

  Cranberry Light

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 3326

  Rose Light

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 776

  Pink Medium

  ΔE 9.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3806?

DMC 3806 is Cyclamen Pink Light, a light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FF8CAE — RGB 255, 140, 174 and HSL 342°, 100%, 77% — 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 Cyclamen Pink Light?

Cyclamen Pink Light is DMC 3806, and it converts to Anchor 62. 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 3806?

DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink Light) converts to Anchor 62. 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 3806?

DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink Light) is #FF8CAE in hex — that's RGB 255, 140, 174 or HSL 342°, 100%, 77%. 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 3806?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3806 (77% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cranberry (DMC 603) sits at 82% for highlights, and Dusty Rose (DMC 3733) at 72% 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 3806?

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