3328 — Salmon dark
Reds family
Looking up DMC 3328? It's Salmon dark, a medium red shade (#C1424B / RGB 193, 66, 75). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3328
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 3328
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3328
DMC threads that pair well with 3328, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3328 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 1024 (Dusty Rose Medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink, 77%) and Anchor 29 (Baby Pink Ultra Very Dark, 74%).
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.