3805 — Cyclamen Pink
Pinks family
DMC 3805 — Cyclamen Pink — has hex #CC2B73 and RGB 204, 43, 115. This medium, vivid pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3805
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 3805
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3805
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3805
DMC threads that pair well with 3805, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 3805 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3805
Cyclamen Pink (catalog code DMC 3805) is a medium, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a confident and warm feel that suits skin tones and romantic motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with blush accents or cherry blossoms for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3805?
DMC 3805 is called Cyclamen Pink. It's a medium pink shade (hex #CC2B73, RGB 204, 43, 115) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3805?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink) is Anchor 62 (Cerise Light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 68 (Dusty Plum Medium, 70%) and Anchor 57 (Pink Mauve Medium Dark, 68%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3805?
The closest DMC threads to 3805 are 602 Cranberry medium (ΔE 3.99), 3804 Cyclamen Pink dark (ΔE 5.34), and 3687 Mauve (ΔE 5.56). These are useful substitutes when 3805 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3805?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink) for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3805 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.