What color is DMC 3721?

DMC 3721 is Dark Shell Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A14B51 (RGB 161, 75, 81), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3721?

Anchor 896 is the closest published match for DMC 3721. 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 3721?

Among DMC's 7 Shell Pink shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3722 Medium Shell Pink and the next darker one is DMC 221 Very Dark Shell Pink.

Can I get DMC 3721 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3721 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3721

DMC 3721 Dark Shell Pink

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3721.

Code3721

NameDark Shell Pink

Hex#A14B51

RGB161, 75, 81

HSL356°, 36%, 46%

CIELAB43.1, 36.2, 13.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3721 is Anchor 896. 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 Shell Pink shades

All 7 DMC Shell Pink 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 3721 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 3721

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3721, 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.

3721Dark Shell PinkThis color
943Medium Aquamarine

Analogous

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

34Dark Fuschia
3721Dark Shell PinkThis color
420Dark Hazelnut Brown

Triadic

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

3721Dark Shell PinkThis color
702Kelly Green
797Royal Blue

Split complementary

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

3721Dark Shell PinkThis color
562Medium Jade
825Dark Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3721?: DMC 3721 is Dark Shell Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A14B51 (RGB 161, 75, 81), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3721?: Anchor 896 is the closest published match for DMC 3721. 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 3721?: Among DMC's 7 Shell Pink shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3722 Medium Shell Pink and the next darker one is DMC 221 Very Dark Shell Pink.
Can I get DMC 3721 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3721 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3721

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