3354 — Dusty Rose light
Pinks family#E7899E
Looking up DMC 3354? It's Dusty Rose light, a light pink shade (#E7899E / RGB 231, 137, 158). 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 3354
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Baker Miller Pink
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3354
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 3354 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 3354 (Dusty Rose light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3354
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3354
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3354 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 light turns up.
DMC 3354 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 3354.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3354, Diamond Drills USA DMC3354. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3354 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3354
DMC threads that pair well with 3354, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3354 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3354
Meet DMC 3354, Dusty Rose light — a vivid, light thread in the pinks family. The shade reads as gentle and clear — a go-to choice for florals and skin tones. It also turns up in patterns built around romantic motifs and blush accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3354 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3354 is Dusty Rose light — a light pink thread (hex #E7899E, RGB 231, 137, 158). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3354?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light) is Anchor 52 (Pink Dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 74 (Plum Very Light, 85%) and Anchor 55 (Pink Mauve Light, 82%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3354?
The closest DMC threads to 3354 are 3326 Rose light (776) (ΔE 3.53), 3708 Melon light (ΔE 4.32), and 894 Carnation very light (ΔE 4.87). These are useful substitutes when 3354 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3354 good for?
DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3354.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light)?
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, 3354 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.5:1 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 3354?
No. DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light) 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 3354?
Diamond Dotz D3354 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3354 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3354 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 3354?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Riolis 117 (94%), The Gentle Art Simply Wool 7035 Tea Rose (94%), Coats Puppets 7026 Hydrangea pink (94%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.