3350 — Dusty Rose ultra dark
Reds family#9E2946
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.
About DMC 3350
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Dragonfruit
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3350
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 3350 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark) in any brand.
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.
DMC 3350 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 Dusty Rose ultra dark turns up.
DMC 3350 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 3350.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3350, Diamond Drills USA DMC3350. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3350 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3350
DMC threads that pair well with 3350, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3350 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 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 69 (Dusty Plum Medium Dark, 79%) and Anchor 896 (Shell Pink, 77%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3350?
No. DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark) 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 3350?
Diamond Dotz D3350 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3350 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3350 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 3350?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are ThreadworX 10981 Rose Petals (89%), Soie d'Alger 4623 Shell Pink very dark (89%), Riolis 125 (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.