3731 — Dusty Rose very dark
Reds family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3731
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 3731
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3731
DMC threads that pair well with 3731, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3731 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 42 (Rose Very Dark) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark, 86%) and Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink, 84%).
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.