What color is DMC 3705?

DMC 3705 is Dark Melon, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E96370 (RGB 233, 99, 112), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3705?

Anchor 35 is the closest published match for DMC 3705. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3705?

Among DMC's 4 Melon shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3706 Medium Melon and the next darker one is DMC 3801 Very Dark Melon.

Can I get DMC 3705 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3705 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3705

DMC 3705 Dark Melon

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3705.

Code3705

NameDark Melon

Hex#E96370

RGB233, 99, 112

HSL354°, 75%, 65%

CIELAB59.4, 52.9, 19.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3705 is Anchor 35. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Melon shades

All 4 DMC Melon shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 3705 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 3705

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3705, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

3705Dark MelonThis color
3846Light Bright Turquoise

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3607Light Plum
3705Dark MelonThis color
402Very Light Mahogany

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

3705Dark MelonThis color
703Chartreuse
797Royal Blue

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

3705Dark MelonThis color
703Chartreuse
996Medium Electric Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3705?: DMC 3705 is Dark Melon, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E96370 (RGB 233, 99, 112), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3705?: Anchor 35 is the closest published match for DMC 3705. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3705?: Among DMC's 4 Melon shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3706 Medium Melon and the next darker one is DMC 3801 Very Dark Melon.
Can I get DMC 3705 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3705 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3705

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