DMC Mouliné Spécial

3716 — Dusty Rose very light

Reds family

DMC 3716 — Dusty Rose very light — has hex #FE97AF and RGB 254, 151, 175. This light, highly saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#FE97AF
RGB
254, 151, 175
HSL
346°, 98%, 79%
Lab
73.7, 41.3, 4.3
Lightness
79%
Light
Saturation
98%
Vivid
Hue
346°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3716

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 3716 Dusty Rose very light

Madeira

Baby Pink Medium 0504 82% Good
Rose 0408 80% Good
Antique Plum Light 2610 78% Approx
Pink 0414 76% Approx
Salmon Light 0404 73% Approx

J&P Coates

Orchid Medium Light 4086 87% Good
Antique Rose Medium Light 3126 62% Fair
Antique Rose Medium Light 3153 62% Fair
Salmon Medium 3011 56% Fair
Beauty Rose Light 3001 55% Fair

Sullivans

Pink Medium 45196 85% Good
Rose Light 45338 85% Good
Dusty Rose Very Light 45364 79% Approx
Salmon Light 45192 78% Approx
Dusty Rose Very Light 45466 71% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 833 833 78% Approx
Cosmo 104 104 77% Approx
Cosmo 2221 2221 71% Approx
Cosmo 812 812 71% Approx
Cosmo 353 353 66% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Pink Posey Pink Posey 51% Fair
Spun Sugar Spun Sugar 45% Fair
Pink Champagne Pink Champagne 41% Fair
Sea Shelley Sea Shelley 39% Fair
Sugar and Spice Sugar and Spice 37% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Crepe Myrtle 2275 84% Good
Sweetheart Rose 2279 61% Fair
Sophie's Pink 1138 57% Fair
Emma's Pink 2280 51% Fair
Chablis 1139 46% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Victorian Pink 0720 58% Fair
Poppy 0760 49% Fair
Bubblegum 0790 44% Fair
Sweet Petunia 0711 43% Fair
Coral Reef 0591 43% Fair

Valdani

Cranberry very light 557 76% Approx
Mauve light O557 70% Approx
Cranberry light 48 60% Fair
Salmon 62 47% Fair
Plum ultra light 45 41% Fair

Crescent Colours

Little Pink Peony 121 72% Approx
Pink Posey 024 63% Fair
Secondhand Rose 124 62% Fair
Bella Rosa 047 60% Fair
Organza Pink 022 54% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3716

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3716

DMC threads that pair well with 3716, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

DMC 3716 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About DMC 3716

DMC 3716 is the floss known as Dusty Rose very light: a highly saturated, light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is soft and lively, making it a popular choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for berries or valentines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DMC 3716 look like?

DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light) is a light shade in the reds family with hex #FE97AF and RGB 254, 151, 175. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.

Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3716?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light) is Anchor 50 (Pink) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 36 (Pink Bright Very Light, 82%) and Anchor 25 (Baby Pink, 80%).

What DMC colors are similar to 3716?

The closest DMC threads to 3716 are 3326 Rose light (776) (ΔE 2), 3708 Melon light (ΔE 3.93), and 3354 Dusty Rose light (ΔE 4.89). These are useful substitutes when 3716 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use DMC 3716?

Reach for DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3716.