3326 — Rose light (776)
Reds family
Below: DMC 3326 (Rose light (776)), a light, highly saturated red shade with hex #F793A6 and RGB 247, 147, 166. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3326
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity.How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 3326 in 43 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual colour distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Similar DMC Colors to 3326
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3326
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like DMC 3326 (Rose light (776)) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light) is so near (ΔE 2), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
DMC 3326 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Rose light (776) turns up.
DMC 3326 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 3326.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3326, Diamond Drills USA AD3326. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3326 means this colour. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3326
DMC threads that pair well with 3326, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3326 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3326
DMC 3326 (Rose light (776)) is a light, highly saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The soft and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tomato patterns and roses. Expect to see it used in hearts and holiday designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3326 look like?
DMC 3326 (Rose light (776)) is a light shade in the reds family with hex #F793A6 and RGB 247, 147, 166. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3326?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3326 (Rose light (776)) is Anchor 36 (Pink Bright Very Light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 25 (Baby Pink, 82%) and Anchor 1021 (Dusty Rose Very Light, 78%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3326?
The closest DMC threads to 3326 are 3716 Dusty Rose very light (ΔE 2), 3708 Melon light (ΔE 2.9), and 3354 Dusty Rose light (ΔE 3.53). These are useful substitutes when 3326 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3326?
Reach for DMC 3326 (Rose light (776)) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3326.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3326 (Rose light (776))?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 3326 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3326?
No. DMC 3326 (Rose light (776)) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects colour with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 3326?
Diamond Dotz D3326 and Diamond Drills USA AD3326 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3326 is this colour regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 3326?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Dimensions 6033 Carnation light (93%), Ariadna 1549 (93%), Finca 1742 Carnation light (93%). Percentages are perceptual colour distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.