What color is DMC 3706?

DMC 3706 is Medium Melon, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F1899C (RGB 241, 137, 156), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3706?

Anchor 33 is the closest published match for DMC 3706. 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 3706?

Among DMC's 4 Melon shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3708 Light Melon and the next darker one is DMC 3705 Dark Melon.

Can I get DMC 3706 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3706 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3706

DMC 3706 Medium Melon

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3706.

Code3706

NameMedium Melon

Hex#F1899C

RGB241, 137, 156

HSL349°, 79%, 74%

CIELAB68.7, 41.6, 7.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3706 is Anchor 33. 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 3706 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 3706

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3706, 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.

3706Medium MelonThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green

Analogous

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

3608Very Light Plum
3706Medium MelonThis color
20Shrimp

Triadic

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

3706Medium MelonThis color
703Chartreuse
799Medium Delft Blue

Split complementary

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

3706Medium MelonThis color
954Nile Green
813Light Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3706?: DMC 3706 is Medium Melon, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F1899C (RGB 241, 137, 156), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3706?: Anchor 33 is the closest published match for DMC 3706. 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 3706?: Among DMC's 4 Melon shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3708 Light Melon and the next darker one is DMC 3705 Dark Melon.
Can I get DMC 3706 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3706 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3706

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