DMC Mouliné Spécial

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.

Hex
#C1405F
RGB
193, 64, 95
HSL
346°, 51%, 50%
Lab
46.8, 53.6, 10.9
Lightness
50%
Medium
Saturation
51%
Rich
Hue
346°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3731

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 3731 Dusty Rose very dark

Madeira

Baby Pink Very Dark 0506 91% Good
Salmon Dark 0406 75% Approx
Antique Plum Medium 2609 73% Approx
Rose Dark 0410 71% Approx
Baby Pink Dark 0505 71% Approx

J&P Coates

Peony Medium 3071 86% Good
Carmine Rose Medium 3284 80% Good
Crimson Red 3046 79% Approx
Raspberry Medium Light 3088 76% Approx
Beauty Rose Medium 3128 72% Approx

Sullivans

Dusty Rose Very Dark 45369 86% Good
Cyclamen Pink Dark 45401 78% Approx
Cranberry Dark 45136 73% Approx
Cyclamen Pink 45402 72% Approx
Rose 45068 71% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 2835 2835 78% Approx
Cosmo 2115 2115 78% Approx
Cosmo 2242 2242 77% Approx
Cosmo 106 106 76% Approx
Cosmo 814 814 72% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Cayenne Cayenne 68% Approx
Ripe Melon Ripe Melon 66% Approx
Prickly Pear Prickly Pear 63% Fair
Orangena Orangena 59% Fair
House Wine House Wine 59% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Sedona (obsolete) 2261 76% Approx
Begonia 2263 74% Approx
Romance 2274 71% Approx
Bubble Gum 2275a 67% Approx
Strawberry Fields 2265 65% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Cranberry 0360 85% Good
Currant 0312 72% Approx
Claret 0310 64% Fair
Cherry Wine 0330 61% Fair
Holly Berry 0311 55% Fair

Valdani

Raspberry medium M66 79% Approx
Rose O520 78% Approx
Cranberry dark M14 77% Approx
Mauve 54 75% Approx
Shell Pink light 160 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Prickly Pear 025 75% Approx
Cerise 008 74% Approx
Carrie Berry 051 67% Approx
Ripe Melon 026 60% Fair
Sunset 059 57% Fair

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.