3712 — Salmon medium
Reds family#CF575C
Need details on DMC 3712? This medium-light, vivid red shade (Salmon medium) is hex #CF575C, RGB 207, 87, 92. 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 3712
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Blush
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3712
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 3712 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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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 3712 (Salmon medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3712
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3712
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
DMC 3712 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 Salmon medium turns up.
DMC 3712 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 3712.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3712, Diamond Drills USA DMC3712. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3712 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3712
DMC threads that pair well with 3712, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3712 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3712
A medium-light, vivid entry in the reds family, DMC 3712 carries the name Salmon medium with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and confident, perfect for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on roses and hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3712?
DMC 3712 is called Salmon medium. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #CF575C, RGB 207, 87, 92) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3712?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3712 (Salmon medium) is Anchor 1024 (Dusty Rose Medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1027 (Shell Pink Medium Dark, 79%) and Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink, 78%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3712?
The closest DMC threads to 3712 are 3833 Raspberry light (ΔE 4.9), 3705 Melon dark (ΔE 6.05), and 3328 Salmon dark (ΔE 6.25). These are useful substitutes when 3712 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3712?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3712 (Salmon medium) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. 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 3712 (Salmon medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3712 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.2:1 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 3712?
No. DMC 3712 (Salmon 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 3712?
Diamond Dotz D3712 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3712 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3712 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 3712?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are The Gentle Art Simply Shaker 7036 Geranium (97%), Rainbow Gallery S1096 Peony (97%), Anchor Marlitt 831 Coral light (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.