3713 — Salmon very light
Pinks family#FFC7C7
Below: DMC 3713 (Salmon very light), a very light, highly saturated pink shade with hex #FFC7C7 and RGB 255, 199, 199. 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 3713
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Rose Quartz
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3713
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 3713 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 3713 (Salmon very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3713
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3713
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 3713 (Salmon very light) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.
Because DMC 818 (Baby Pink) is so near (ΔE 2.79), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
DMC 3713 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 very light turns up.
DMC 3713 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 3713.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3713, Diamond Drills USA DMC3713. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3713 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3713
DMC threads that pair well with 3713, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3713 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3713
DMC 3713 (Salmon very light) is a very light, highly saturated shade in the pinks family. The airy and bright mood of this color makes it a natural fit for rose buds and florals. Expect to see it used in skin tones and romantic motifs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3713 look like?
DMC 3713 (Salmon very light) is a very light shade in the pinks family with hex #FFC7C7 and RGB 255, 199, 199. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3713?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3713 (Salmon very light) is Anchor 23 (Baby Pink Very Light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 73 (Plum Ultra Very Light, 86%) and Anchor 1021 (Dusty Rose Very Light, 85%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3713?
The closest DMC threads to 3713 are 818 Baby Pink (ΔE 2.79), 225 Shell Pink ultra very light (ΔE 3.52), and 963 Dusty Rose ultra very light (ΔE 4.74). These are useful substitutes when 3713 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3713?
Reach for DMC 3713 (Salmon very light) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3713.
Can DMC 3713 (Salmon very light) be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 3713 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3713?
No. DMC 3713 (Salmon very 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 3713?
Diamond Dotz D3713 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3713 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3713 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 3713?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Dimensions 13068 Salmon light (97%), Unitas Ljubica 161 (91%), Perler P276 Carnation Pink (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.