What color is DMC 3716?

DMC 3716 is Very Light Dusty Rose, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFBDBD (RGB 255, 189, 189), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3716?

Anchor 25 is the closest published match for DMC 3716. 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 3716?

Among DMC's 10 Dusty Rose shades, the next lighter one is DMC 151 Very Light Dusty Rose and the next darker one is DMC 3354 Light Dusty Rose.

Can I get DMC 3716 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3716 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3716

DMC 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3716.

Code3716

NameVery Light Dusty Rose

Hex#FFBDBD

RGB255, 189, 189

HSL0°, 100%, 87%

CIELAB82.6, 23.7, 9.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3716 is Anchor 25. 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 Dusty Rose shades

All 10 DMC Dusty Rose 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 3716 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 3716

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3716, 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.

3716Very Light Dusty RoseThis color
964Light Sea Green

Analogous

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

3609Ultra Light Plum
3716Very Light Dusty RoseThis color
945Tawny

Triadic

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

3716Very Light Dusty RoseThis color
14Pale Apple Green
210Medium Lavender

Split complementary

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

3716Very Light Dusty RoseThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green
827Very Light Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3716?: DMC 3716 is Very Light Dusty Rose, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFBDBD (RGB 255, 189, 189), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3716?: Anchor 25 is the closest published match for DMC 3716. 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 3716?: Among DMC's 10 Dusty Rose shades, the next lighter one is DMC 151 Very Light Dusty Rose and the next darker one is DMC 3354 Light Dusty Rose.
Can I get DMC 3716 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3716 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3716

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