3354 — Dusty Rose light
Reds family
Looking up DMC 3354? It's Dusty Rose light, a light red 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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3354
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 Colors
Closest match to DMC 3354 in 43 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 colour distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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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 AD3354. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3354 means this colour. 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.
Reds Family
DMC 3354 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3354
Meet DMC 3354, Dusty Rose light — a vivid, light thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as gentle and clear — a go-to choice for roses and hearts. It also turns up in patterns built around holiday designs and bold accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3354 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3354 is Dusty Rose light — a light red thread (hex #E7899E, RGB 231, 137, 158). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3354?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light) is Anchor 75 (Plum Light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 36 (Pink Bright Very Light, 84%) and Anchor 1021 (Dusty Rose Very Light, 79%).
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 cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. 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 colour with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 3354?
Diamond Dotz D3354 and Diamond Drills USA AD3354 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3354 is this colour 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%), Kreinik Silk Mori 325 Dark Cameo (93%), Hama H06 Pink (93%). Percentages are perceptual colour distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.