3341 — Apricot
Reds family
DMC 3341 (Apricot) is a medium-light, highly saturated red shade with hex code #FF8166 and RGB values 255, 129, 102. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3341
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 3341
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3341
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, DMC 3341 (Apricot) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3341
DMC threads that pair well with 3341, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3341 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3341
Meet DMC 3341, Apricot — a highly saturated, medium-light thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. Its crisp and versatile presence shines in roses and hearts alike. Pull this thread for holiday designs or bold accents when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3341 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3341 is Apricot — a medium-light red thread (hex #FF8166, RGB 255, 129, 102). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3341?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3341 (Apricot) is Anchor 328 (Peach Medium) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 337 (Mahogany Very Light, 71%) and Anchor 9575 (Terracotta Light, 71%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3341?
The closest DMC threads to 3341 are 352 Coral light (ΔE 5.11), 3340 Apricot medium (ΔE 5.76), and 722 Orange Spice light (ΔE 7.49). These are useful substitutes when 3341 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3341 good for?
DMC 3341 (Apricot) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3341.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3341 (Apricot)?
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, 3341 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.