3833 — Raspberry light
Reds family#CF556A
Below: DMC 3833 (Raspberry light), a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #CF556A and RGB 207, 85, 106. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 3833
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Strawberry Sorbet
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3833
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 3833 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
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3833 (Raspberry light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3833
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3833
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Because DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark) is so near (ΔE 3.03), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
DMC 3833 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 Raspberry light turns up.
DMC 3833 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 3833.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3833, Diamond Drills USA DMC3833. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3833 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3833
DMC threads that pair well with 3833, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3833 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3833
DMC 3833 is the floss known as Raspberry light: a vivid, medium-light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The balanced and lively character of this shade lends itself well to holiday designs and bold accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for berries and valentines in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3833 look like?
DMC 3833 (Raspberry light) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #CF556A and RGB 207, 85, 106. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3833?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3833 (Raspberry light) is Anchor 57 (Pink Mauve Medium Dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 41 (Rose Dark, 79%) and Anchor 1027 (Shell Pink Medium Dark, 77%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3833?
The closest DMC threads to 3833 are 961 Dusty Rose dark (ΔE 3.03), 335 Rose (ΔE 3.13), and 3712 Salmon medium (ΔE 4.9). These are useful substitutes when 3833 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3833?
Reach for DMC 3833 (Raspberry light) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3833.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3833 (Raspberry light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3833 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.2:1 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 3833?
No. DMC 3833 (Raspberry 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 3833?
Diamond Dotz D3833 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3833 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3833 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 3833?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Mill Hill Beads 05016 (93%), Caron One Pound 10517 Rose (91%), Gloriana Silk Floss 205 Carmine Rose (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.