3731 — Dusty Rose very dark
Reds family#C1405F
Need details on DMC 3731? This medium, vivid red shade (Dusty Rose very dark) is hex #C1405F, RGB 193, 64, 95. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 3731
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Pink Pepper
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3731
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 3731 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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Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3731
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3731
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
DMC 3731 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 dark turns up.
DMC 3731 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 3731.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3731, Diamond Drills USA DMC3731. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3731 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3731
DMC threads that pair well with 3731, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3731 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3731
Known as Dusty Rose very dark, DMC 3731 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a vibrant and steady quality, this thread works beautifully in bold accents and berries. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring valentines and poppies.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3731 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3731 is Dusty Rose very dark — a medium red thread (hex #C1405F, RGB 193, 64, 95). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3731?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark) is Anchor 77 (Plum Medium) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 68 (Dusty Plum Medium, 94%) and Anchor 78 (Plum Medium Dark, 76%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3731?
The closest DMC threads to 3731 are 3832 Raspberry medium (ΔE 4.21), 335 Rose (ΔE 4.35), and 601 Cranberry dark (ΔE 4.54). These are useful substitutes when 3731 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3731 good for?
DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3731.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3731 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 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 3731?
No. DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very 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 3731?
Diamond Dotz D3731 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3731 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3731 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 3731?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Paternayan 1891 Berry (92%), Vineyard Merino 1181 Vibrant Blush (92%), Finca 1906 Christmas Red medium (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.