335 — Rose
Reds family#D44464
Looking up DMC 335? It's Rose, a medium red shade (#D44464 / RGB 212, 68, 100). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 335
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Dark Pink
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 335
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 335 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 335 (Rose) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 335
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 335
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Because DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark) is so near (ΔE 2.72), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
DMC 335 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 Rose turns up.
DMC 335 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 335.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D335, Diamond Drills USA DMC335. A kit legend or drill bag marked 335 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 335
DMC threads that pair well with 335, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC335 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 335
DMC 335 is the floss known as Rose: a vivid, medium member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as rich and lively — a go-to choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It also turns up in patterns built around barn scenes and tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 335 look like?
DMC 335 (Rose) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #D44464 and RGB 212, 68, 100. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 335?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 335 (Rose) is Anchor 57 (Pink Mauve Medium Dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 41 (Rose Dark, 84%) and Anchor 68 (Dusty Plum Medium, 83%).
What DMC colors are similar to 335?
The closest DMC threads to 335 are 961 Dusty Rose dark (ΔE 2.72), 3833 Raspberry light (ΔE 3.13), and 3731 Dusty Rose very dark (ΔE 4.35). These are useful substitutes when 335 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 335?
Reach for DMC 335 (Rose) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 335.
What fabric color works best with DMC 335 (Rose)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 335 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 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 335?
No. DMC 335 (Rose) 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 335?
Diamond Dotz D335 and Diamond Drills USA DMC335 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 335 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 335?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Planet Earth 017 romance (96%), Needle Necessities C077 Dark Coral (94%), Soie d'Alger 3014 Cranberry medium (94%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.