What color is DMC 3712?

DMC 3712 is Medium Salmon, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F18787 (RGB 241, 135, 135), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3712?

Anchor 1023 is the closest published match for DMC 3712. 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 3712?

Among DMC's 6 Salmon shades, the next lighter one is DMC 760 Salmon and the next darker one is DMC 3328 Dark Salmon.

Can I get DMC 3712 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3712 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3712

DMC 3712 Medium Salmon

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3712.

Code3712

NameMedium Salmon

Hex#F18787

RGB241, 135, 135

HSL0°, 79%, 74%

CIELAB67.9, 40.3, 18.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3712 is Anchor 1023. 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 Salmon shades

All 6 DMC Salmon 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 3712 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 3712

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3712, 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.

3712Medium SalmonThis color
964Light Sea Green

Analogous

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

3806Light Cyclamen Pink
3712Medium SalmonThis color
437Light Tan

Triadic

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

3712Medium SalmonThis color
703Chartreuse
798Dark Delft Blue

Split complementary

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

3712Medium SalmonThis color
954Nile Green
996Medium Electric Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3712?: DMC 3712 is Medium Salmon, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F18787 (RGB 241, 135, 135), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3712?: Anchor 1023 is the closest published match for DMC 3712. 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 3712?: Among DMC's 6 Salmon shades, the next lighter one is DMC 760 Salmon and the next darker one is DMC 3328 Dark Salmon.
Can I get DMC 3712 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3712 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3712

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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