3706 — Melon medium
Reds family#FF6175
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 Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 3706
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Flamingo
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3706
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 3706 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
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3706 (Melon medium) in any brand.
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.
DMC 3706 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 medium turns up.
DMC 3706 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 3706.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3706, Diamond Drills USA DMC3706. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3706 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3706
DMC threads that pair well with 3706, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3706 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 40 (Rose) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 33 (Pink Bright, 79%) and Anchor 1023 (Dusty 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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3706?
No. DMC 3706 (Melon medium) 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 3706?
Diamond Dotz D3706 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3706 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3706 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 3706?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Dimensions 6217 Carnation dark (91%), Finca 1895 Carnation dark (91%), Unitas Ljubica 878 (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.