What color is DMC 3733?

DMC 3733 is Dusty Rose, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E8879B (RGB 232, 135, 155), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3733?

Anchor 75 is the closest published match for DMC 3733. 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 3733?

Among DMC's 10 Dusty Rose shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3354 Light Dusty Rose and the next darker one is DMC 962 Medium Dusty Rose.

Can I get DMC 3733 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3733 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3733

DMC 3733 Dusty Rose

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3733.

Code3733

NameDusty Rose

Hex#E8879B

RGB232, 135, 155

HSL348°, 68%, 72%

CIELAB67.2, 39.3, 5.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3733 is Anchor 75. 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 3733 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 3733

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3733, 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.

3733Dusty RoseThis color
959Medium Sea Green

Analogous

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

3608Very Light Plum
3733Dusty RoseThis color
20Shrimp

Triadic

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

3733Dusty RoseThis color
703Chartreuse
799Medium Delft Blue

Split complementary

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

3733Dusty RoseThis color
954Nile Green
3766Light Peacock Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3733?: DMC 3733 is Dusty Rose, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E8879B (RGB 232, 135, 155), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3733?: Anchor 75 is the closest published match for DMC 3733. 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 3733?: Among DMC's 10 Dusty Rose shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3354 Light Dusty Rose and the next darker one is DMC 962 Medium Dusty Rose.
Can I get DMC 3733 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3733 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3733

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