DMC Mouliné Spécial

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.

Hex
#9E2946
RGB
158, 41, 70
HSL
345°, 59%, 39%
Lab
36.6, 49.6, 11.5
Lightness
39%
Dark
Saturation
59%
Rich
Hue
345°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3350

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 3350 Dusty Rose ultra dark

Madeira

Red 0507 90% Good
Antique Plum Medium 2609 79% Approx
Antique Plum Dark 2608 79% Approx
Red Medium Dark 0508 75% Approx
Christmas Red 0510 69% Approx

J&P Coates

Rose Wine Very Dark 3083 92% Good
Rose Wine Very Dark 3243 92% Good
Raspberry Medium Dark 3089 87% Good
China Rose 3004 69% Approx
China Rose 3056 69% Approx

Sullivans

Dusty Rose Ultra Dark 45346 85% Good
Plum 45166 79% Approx
Shell Pink Medium 45366 79% Approx
Antique Mauve Dark 45367 74% Approx
Plum Medium 45263 74% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 1241 1241 81% Good
Cosmo 242 242 79% Approx
Cosmo 816A 816A 77% Approx
Cosmo 2242 2242 74% Approx
Cosmo 815 815 72% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Prisc. Peppermint Prisc. Peppermint 86% Good
Strawberry Parfait Strawberry Parfait 83% Good
Ladybug Ladybug 75% Approx
Cherry Cobbler Cherry Cobbler 72% Approx
Sweetest Heart Sweetest Heart 58% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Strawberry Fields 2265 88% Good
Raspberry 1336 73% Approx
Louisiana Hot Sauce 2266a 67% Approx
Azaleas 4145 64% Fair
Garnet 2264 63% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Currant 0312 60% Fair
Cranberry 0360 46% Fair
French Lilac 8093 35% Fair
Cherry Bark 1120 34% Fair
Claret 0310 32% Fair

Valdani

Dusty Rose ultra dark O522 100% Excellent
Garnet 775 66% Approx
Christmas Red medium 76 64% Fair
Salmon very dark O534 64% Fair
Cranberry dark M14 62% Fair

Crescent Colours

Apple Fritter 091 73% Approx
Prickly Pear 025 73% Approx
Bandana 094 69% Approx
Razzleberry 161 68% Approx
Manor Red 101 64% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3350

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3350

DMC threads that pair well with 3350, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.