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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3716
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
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.