3341 — Apricot
Pinks family#FF8166
DMC 3341 (Apricot) is a medium-light, highly saturated pink shade with hex code #FF8166 and RGB values 255, 129, 102. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 3341
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Kitten’s Nose
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3341
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 3341 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.
More stranded cotton
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 3341 (Apricot) in any brand.
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.
DMC 3341 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 Apricot turns up.
DMC 3341 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 3341.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3341, Diamond Drills USA DMC3341. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3341 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3341
DMC threads that pair well with 3341, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3341 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3341
Meet DMC 3341, Apricot — a highly saturated, medium-light thread in the pinks family. Its crisp and versatile presence shines in florals and skin tones alike. Pull this thread for romantic motifs or blush 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 pink thread (hex #FF8166, RGB 255, 129, 102). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3341?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3341 (Apricot) is Anchor 328 (Peach Medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 337 (Mahogany Very Light, 71%) and Anchor 329 (Peach Dark, 62%).
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 peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. 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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3341?
No. DMC 3341 (Apricot) 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 3341?
Diamond Dotz D3341 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3341 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3341 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 3341?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Eterna Silk 540 Apricot (94%), Coco K37 (91%), MARD F23 (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.