3328 — Salmon dark
Reds family#C1424B
Looking up DMC 3328? It's Salmon dark, a medium red shade (#C1424B / RGB 193, 66, 75). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 3328
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Amaranth
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3328
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 3328 in 67 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 color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3328 (Salmon dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3328
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3328
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.19). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
DMC 3328 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 Salmon dark turns up.
DMC 3328 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 3328.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3328, Diamond Drills USA DMC3328. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3328 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3328
DMC threads that pair well with 3328, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3328 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3328
Salmon dark (catalog code DMC 3328) is a medium, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a confident and warm look that suits hearts, holiday designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching bold accents or berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3328?
DMC 3328 is called Salmon dark. It's a medium red shade (hex #C1424B, RGB 193, 66, 75) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3328?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3328 (Salmon dark) is Anchor 39 (Dusty Pink Dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 42 (Rose Very Dark, 77%) and Anchor 29 (Baby Pink Ultra Very Dark, 76%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3328?
The closest DMC threads to 3328 are 3832 Raspberry medium (ΔE 3.19), 356 Terra Cotta medium (ΔE 5.99), and 3712 Salmon medium (ΔE 6.25). These are useful substitutes when 3328 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3328?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3328 (Salmon dark) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3328 (Salmon dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3328 has a contrast ratio of about 5.1:1 on white fabric and 4.1:1 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 3328?
No. DMC 3328 (Salmon dark) 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 color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 3328?
Diamond Dotz D3328 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3328 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3328 is this color 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 3328?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Coco K33 (96%), MARD F19 (96%), MARD 221 F19 (96%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.