3706 — Melon medium
Reds family
Below: DMC 3706 (Melon medium), a medium-light, highly saturated red shade with hex #FF6175 and RGB 255, 97, 117. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3706
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 Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 3706
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3706
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like DMC 3706 (Melon medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3706
DMC threads that pair well with 3706, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3706 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3706
DMC 3706 (Melon medium) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The balanced and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for valentines and poppies. Expect to see it used in cardinal birds and apple motifs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3706 look like?
DMC 3706 (Melon medium) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #FF6175 and RGB 255, 97, 117. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3706?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3706 (Melon medium) is Anchor 27 (Baby Pink Dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 26 (Baby Pink Medium, 73%) and Anchor 40 (Rose, 71%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3706?
The closest DMC threads to 3706 are 893 Carnation light (ΔE 3.67), 899 Rose medium (ΔE 5.4), and 760 Salmon (ΔE 5.63). These are useful substitutes when 3706 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3706?
Reach for DMC 3706 (Melon medium) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3706.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3706 (Melon medium)?
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, 3706 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.