3722 — Shell Pink medium
Reds family#99444D
Looking up DMC 3722? It's Shell Pink medium, a medium red shade (#99444D / RGB 153, 68, 77). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 3722
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Dark Rosewood
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3722
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 3722 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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Other threads & beads
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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 3722 (Shell Pink medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3722
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3722
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3722 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 medium turns up.
DMC 3722 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 3722.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3722, Diamond Drills USA DMC3722. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3722 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3722
DMC threads that pair well with 3722, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3722 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3722
Shell Pink medium (catalog code DMC 3722) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a balanced and warm look that suits cardinal birds, apple motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching ladybug designs or barn scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3722?
DMC 3722 is called Shell Pink medium. It's a medium red shade (hex #99444D, RGB 153, 68, 77) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3722?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium) is Anchor 896 (Shell Pink) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark, 72%) and Anchor 1019 (Antique Mauve Dark, 71%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3722?
The closest DMC threads to 3722 are 3350 Dusty Rose ultra dark (ΔE 5.81), 3721 Shell Pink dark (ΔE 6.41), and 3830 Terra Cotta (ΔE 6.7). These are useful substitutes when 3722 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3722?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium)?
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, 3722 has a contrast ratio of about 6.4:1 on white fabric and 3.3:1 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 3722?
No. DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium) 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 3722?
Diamond Dotz D3722 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3722 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3722 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 3722?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Needlepoint Inc Silk 147 Old Rose (97%), Rainbow Gallery H613 Red (94%), Classic Colorworks Silk Rose Of Sharon (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.