What color is DMC 3731?

DMC 3731 is Very Dark Dusty Rose, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #DA6783 (RGB 218, 103, 131), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3731?

Anchor 76 is the closest published match for DMC 3731. 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 3731?

Among DMC's 10 Dusty Rose shades, the next lighter one is DMC 961 Dark Dusty Rose and the next darker one is DMC 3350 Ultra Dark Dusty Rose.

Can I get DMC 3731 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3731 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3731

DMC 3731 Very Dark Dusty Rose

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3731.

Code3731

NameVery Dark Dusty Rose

Hex#DA6783

RGB218, 103, 131

HSL345°, 61%, 63%

CIELAB58.3, 47.8, 6.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3731 is Anchor 76. 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 3731 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 3731

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3731, 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.

3731Very Dark Dusty RoseThis color
959Medium Sea Green

Analogous

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

3607Light Plum
3731Very Dark Dusty RoseThis color
3778Light Terra Cotta

Triadic

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

3731Very Dark Dusty RoseThis color
703Chartreuse
798Dark Delft Blue

Split complementary

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

3731Very Dark Dusty RoseThis color
703Chartreuse
519Sky Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3731?: DMC 3731 is Very Dark Dusty Rose, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #DA6783 (RGB 218, 103, 131), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3731?: Anchor 76 is the closest published match for DMC 3731. 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 3731?: Among DMC's 10 Dusty Rose shades, the next lighter one is DMC 961 Dark Dusty Rose and the next darker one is DMC 3350 Ultra Dark Dusty Rose.
Can I get DMC 3731 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3731 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3731

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