3806 — Cyclamen Pink light
Pinks family
Need details on DMC 3806? This medium-light, vivid pink shade (Cyclamen Pink light) is hex #E45592, RGB 228, 85, 146. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3806
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 3806
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3806
DMC threads that pair well with 3806, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 3806 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3806
DMC 3806 is the floss known as Cyclamen Pink light: a vivid, medium-light member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and lively, perfect for romantic motifs and blush accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3806 look like?
DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light) is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #E45592 and RGB 228, 85, 146. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3806?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light) is Anchor 57 (Pink Mauve Medium Dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 54 (Pink Very Dark, 76%) and Anchor 62 (Cerise Light, 63%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3806?
The closest DMC threads to 3806 are 603 Cranberry (ΔE 1.71), 962 Dusty Rose medium (ΔE 5.67), and 3688 Mauve medium (ΔE 5.89). These are useful substitutes when 3806 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3806?
Reach for DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3806.