3705 — Melon dark
Reds family#EE3A4D
Need details on DMC 3705? This medium-light, highly saturated red shade (Melon dark) is hex #EE3A4D, RGB 238, 58, 77. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 3705
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Guava
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3705
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 3705 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
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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 3705 (Melon dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3705
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3705
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3705 (Melon dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 891 (Carnation dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.62). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
DMC 3705 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 Melon dark turns up.
DMC 3705 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 3705.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3705, Diamond Drills USA DMC3705. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3705 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3705
DMC threads that pair well with 3705, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3705 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3705
A medium-light, highly saturated entry in the reds family, DMC 3705 carries the name Melon dark with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and confident, perfect for berries and valentines. It blends comfortably into projects centered on poppies and cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3705?
DMC 3705 is called Melon dark. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #EE3A4D, RGB 238, 58, 77) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3705?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3705 (Melon dark) is Anchor 28 (Baby Pink Very Dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark, 88%) and Anchor 11 (Coral Medium, 82%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3705?
The closest DMC threads to 3705 are 891 Carnation dark (ΔE 1.62), 892 Carnation medium (ΔE 1.77), and 351 Coral (ΔE 4.87). These are useful substitutes when 3705 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3705?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3705 (Melon dark) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3705 (Melon 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, 3705 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.3:1 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 3705?
No. DMC 3705 (Melon 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 3705?
Diamond Dotz D3705 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3705 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3705 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 3705?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Ariadna 1551 (92%), Caron 045 Flame (92%), Madeira Rayon 1154 Lipstick Rose (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.