3733 — Dusty Rose
Reds family#E06C85
DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose) is a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex code #E06C85 and RGB values 224, 108, 133. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 3733
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Pink Hollyhock
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3733
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 3733 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3733
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3733
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium) is so near (ΔE 2.12), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
DMC 3733 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 turns up.
DMC 3733 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 3733.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3733, Diamond Drills USA DMC3733. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3733 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3733
DMC threads that pair well with 3733, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3733 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3733
DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a balanced and lively presence to projects featuring valentines or poppies. Look for it in charts that feature cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3733 look like?
DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #E06C85 and RGB 224, 108, 133. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3733?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose) is Anchor 76 (Plum Medium Light) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 62 (Cerise Light, 87%) and Anchor 40 (Rose, 83%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3733?
The closest DMC threads to 3733 are 962 Dusty Rose medium (ΔE 2.12), 899 Rose medium (ΔE 2.17), and 3688 Mauve medium (ΔE 3.78). These are useful substitutes when 3733 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3733?
Reach for DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3733.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose)?
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, 3733 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.7:1 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 3733?
No. DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose) 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 3733?
Diamond Dotz D3733 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3733 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3733 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 3733?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Coats Puppets 7054 Ash hydrangea pink (98%), Caron 154 Firecracker (96%), Eterna Silk 1835 Blossom Pink (94%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.