3350 — Dusty Rose ultra dark
Reds family
DMC 3350 — Dusty Rose ultra dark — has hex #9E2946 and RGB 158, 41, 70. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3350
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 3350
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3350
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3350
DMC threads that pair well with 3350, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3350 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3350
DMC 3350 is the floss known as Dusty Rose ultra dark: a vivid, medium-dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is deep and vivid, making it a popular choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for barn scenes or tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3350 look like?
DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #9E2946 and RGB 158, 41, 70. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3350?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark) is Anchor 19 (Pink Bright Ultra Very) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 39 (Dusty Pink Dark, 76%) and Anchor 43 (Garnet Medium, 76%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3350?
The closest DMC threads to 3350 are 600 Cranberry very dark (ΔE 3.81), 326 Rose very deep (ΔE 4.16), and 309 Rose deep (ΔE 4.28). These are useful substitutes when 3350 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3350?
Reach for DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3350.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark)?
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, 3350 has a contrast ratio of about 7.3:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.