3721 — Shell Pink dark
Reds family#85303A
DMC 3721 (Shell Pink dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #85303A and RGB values 133, 48, 58. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 3721
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Pink Earth
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3721
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 3721 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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Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3721 (Shell Pink dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3721
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3721
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3721 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 Shell Pink dark turns up.
DMC 3721 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 3721.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3721, Diamond Drills USA DMC3721. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3721 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3721
DMC threads that pair well with 3721, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3721 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3721
Meet DMC 3721, Shell Pink dark — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its rich and grounded presence shines in poppies and cardinal birds alike. Pull this thread for apple motifs or ladybug designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3721 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3721 is Shell Pink dark — a medium-dark red thread (hex #85303A, RGB 133, 48, 58). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3721?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3721 (Shell Pink dark) is Anchor 1019 (Antique Mauve Dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 43 (Garnet Medium, 77%) and Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark, 75%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3721?
The closest DMC threads to 3721 are 3777 Terra Cotta very dark (ΔE 4.58), 816 Garnet (ΔE 4.78), and 355 Terra Cotta dark (ΔE 5.21). These are useful substitutes when 3721 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3721 good for?
DMC 3721 (Shell Pink dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3721.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3721 (Shell Pink dark)?
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, 3721 has a contrast ratio of about 8.5:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 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 3721?
No. DMC 3721 (Shell Pink dark) 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 3721?
Diamond Dotz D3721 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3721 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3721 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 3721?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Unitas Ljubica 842 (94%), ThreadworX 10961 Rosy Pink (94%), Needle Necessities 54 Holly Berry (93%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.