3805 — Cyclamen Pink
Pinks family#CC2B73
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.
About DMC 3805
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Fuschia
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3805
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 3805 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Other threads & beads
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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 3805 (Cyclamen Pink) in any brand.
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.
DMC 3805 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 turns up.
DMC 3805 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 3805.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3805, Diamond Drills USA DMC3805. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3805 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3805
DMC threads that pair well with 3805, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3805 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 88 (Mauve Medium) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 63 (Cerise, 71%) and Anchor 77 (Plum Medium, 64%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3805?
No. DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink) 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 3805?
Diamond Dotz D3805 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3805 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3805 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 3805?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Coco K25 (91%), MARD E7 (91%), MARD 221 E7 (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.