3716 — Dusty Rose very light
Pinks family#FE97AF
DMC 3716 — Dusty Rose very light — has hex #FE97AF and RGB 254, 151, 175. This light, highly saturated pink 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.
About DMC 3716
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Peony
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3716
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 3716 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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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 3716 (Dusty Rose very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3716
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3716
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because DMC 3326 (Rose light (776)) is so near (ΔE 2), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
DMC 3716 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 Dusty Rose very light turns up.
DMC 3716 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 3716.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Drills USA DMC3716. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3716 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3716
DMC threads that pair well with 3716, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3716 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3716
DMC 3716 is the floss known as Dusty Rose very light: a highly saturated, light member of the pinks family. Its tone is soft and lively, making it a popular choice for romantic motifs and blush accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for cherry blossoms or ballet themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3716 look like?
DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #FE97AF and RGB 254, 151, 175. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3716?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light) is Anchor 55 (Pink Mauve Light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 75 (Plum Light, 89%) and Anchor 26 (Baby Pink Medium, 84%).
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 tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3716.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very 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, 3716 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.3:1 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 3716?
No. DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose 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 3716?
Diamond Drills USA DMC3716 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3716 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 3716?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Rainbow Gallery SR12 Cranberry (90%), Ariadna 1549 (88%), Unitas Ljubica 11 (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.