3340 — Apricot medium
Reds family
Below: DMC 3340 (Apricot medium), a medium-light, highly saturated red shade with hex #FF6647 and RGB 255, 102, 71. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3340
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 Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 3340
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3340
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 3340 (Apricot medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3340
DMC threads that pair well with 3340, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3340 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3340
DMC 3340 (Apricot medium) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. The balanced 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 3340 look like?
DMC 3340 (Apricot medium) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #FF6647 and RGB 255, 102, 71. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3340?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3340 (Apricot medium) is Anchor 329 (Peach Dark) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 328 (Peach Medium, 70%) and Anchor 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark, 67%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3340?
The closest DMC threads to 3340 are 721 Orange Spice medium (ΔE 5.33), 3341 Apricot (ΔE 5.76), and 608 Burnt Orange (ΔE 5.92). These are useful substitutes when 3340 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3340?
Reach for DMC 3340 (Apricot medium) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3340.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3340 (Apricot medium)?
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, 3340 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.