3804 — Cyclamen Pink dark
Pinks family#BA1861
Looking up DMC 3804? It's Cyclamen Pink dark, a medium pink shade (#BA1861 / RGB 186, 24, 97). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 3804
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Bengal Rose
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3804
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 3804 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 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3804
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3804
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 3804 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 Cyclamen Pink dark turns up.
DMC 3804 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 3804.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3804, Diamond Drills USA DMC3804. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3804 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3804
DMC threads that pair well with 3804, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3804 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3804
Meet DMC 3804, Cyclamen Pink dark — a vivid, medium thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as vibrant and steady — a go-to choice for florals and skin tones. It also turns up in patterns built around romantic motifs and blush accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3804 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3804 is Cyclamen Pink dark — a medium pink thread (hex #BA1861, RGB 186, 24, 97). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3804?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark) is Anchor 89 (Mauve Dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 88 (Mauve Medium, 67%) and Anchor 78 (Plum Medium Dark, 60%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3804?
The closest DMC threads to 3804 are 3687 Mauve (ΔE 4.57), 601 Cranberry dark (ΔE 4.95), and 3805 Cyclamen Pink (ΔE 5.34). These are useful substitutes when 3804 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3804 good for?
DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. 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 3804.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark)?
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, 3804 has a contrast ratio of about 6.2:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 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 3804?
No. DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink 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 3804?
Diamond Dotz D3804 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3804 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3804 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 3804?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Madeira Rayon 1110 Fuchsia (92%), Eterna Silk 2110 Antique Rose Dark (88%), Appleton 662 Cool Neon (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.