3708 — Melon light
Pinks family#FF889E
Looking up DMC 3708? It's Melon light, a light pink shade (#FF889E / RGB 255, 136, 158). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 3708
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Azalea
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3708
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 3708 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 3708 (Melon light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3708
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3708
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3708 (Melon light) 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 894 (Carnation very light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.67). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
DMC 3708 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 light turns up.
DMC 3708 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 3708.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3708, Diamond Drills USA DMC3708. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3708 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3708
DMC threads that pair well with 3708, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3708 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3708
Melon light (catalog code DMC 3708) is a light, highly saturated shade from the pinks family. Expect a fresh and easy look that suits peony petals, flamingo designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3708?
DMC 3708 is called Melon light. It's a light pink shade (hex #FF889E, RGB 255, 136, 158) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3708?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3708 (Melon light) is Anchor 52 (Pink Dark) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 26 (Baby Pink Medium, 89%) and Anchor 31 (Pink Bright Light, 84%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3708?
The closest DMC threads to 3708 are 894 Carnation very light (ΔE 2.67), 3326 Rose light (776) (ΔE 2.9), and 3716 Dusty Rose very light (ΔE 3.93). These are useful substitutes when 3708 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3708?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3708 (Melon light) for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The 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 3708 (Melon 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, 3708 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.3:1 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 3708?
No. DMC 3708 (Melon 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 3708?
Diamond Dotz D3708 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3708 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3708 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 3708?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Dimensions 6033 Carnation light (91%), Finca 1735 Geranium (91%), Ariadna 1549 (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.