3806 — Cyclamen Pink light
Pinks family#E45592
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.
About DMC 3806
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Carnation
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3806
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 3806 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 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3806
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3806
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because DMC 603 (Cranberry) is so near (ΔE 1.71), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
DMC 3806 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 light turns up.
DMC 3806 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 3806.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3806, Diamond Drills USA DMC3806. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3806 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3806
DMC threads that pair well with 3806, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3806 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 62 (Cerise Light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 63 (Cerise, 67%) and Anchor 87 (Mauve, 67%).
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light)?
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, 3806 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 6:1 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 3806?
No. DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light) 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 3806?
Diamond Dotz D3806 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3806 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3806 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 3806?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Eterna Silk 2030 Magenta Medium (96%), Waverly Wool 2063 Waverly Wool (92%), Needlepoint Inc Silk 684 Hot Pink (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.