3733 — Dusty Rose
Reds family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3733
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3733
DMC threads that pair well with 3733, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3733 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 40 (Rose) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 31 (Pink Bright Light, 76%) and Anchor 54 (Pink Very Dark, 73%).
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.