What color is DMC 3722?

DMC 3722 is Medium Shell Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BC6C64 (RGB 188, 108, 100), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3722?

Anchor 1027 is the closest published match for DMC 3722. 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 3722?

Among DMC's 7 Shell Pink shades, the next lighter one is DMC 152 Medium Light Shell Pink and the next darker one is DMC 3721 Dark Shell Pink.

Can I get DMC 3722 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3722 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3722

DMC 3722 Medium Shell Pink

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3722.

Code3722

NameMedium Shell Pink

Hex#BC6C64

RGB188, 108, 100

HSL5°, 40%, 56%

CIELAB54.4, 30.9, 18.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3722 is Anchor 1027. 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 3722 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 3722

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3722, 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.

3722Medium Shell PinkThis color
807Peacock Blue

Analogous

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

3731Very Dark Dusty Rose
3722Medium Shell PinkThis color
3045Dark Yellow Beige

Triadic

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

3722Medium Shell PinkThis color
702Kelly Green
797Royal Blue

Split complementary

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

3722Medium Shell PinkThis color
913Medium Nile Green
799Medium Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3722?: DMC 3722 is Medium Shell Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BC6C64 (RGB 188, 108, 100), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3722?: Anchor 1027 is the closest published match for DMC 3722. 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 3722?: Among DMC's 7 Shell Pink shades, the next lighter one is DMC 152 Medium Light Shell Pink and the next darker one is DMC 3721 Dark Shell Pink.
Can I get DMC 3722 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3722 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3722

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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