What color is DMC 3805?

DMC 3805 is Cyclamen Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F3478B (RGB 243, 71, 139), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3805?

Anchor 62 is the closest published match for DMC 3805. 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 3805?

Among DMC's 3 Cyclamen Pink shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3806 Light Cyclamen Pink and the next darker one is DMC 3804 Dark Cyclamen Pink.

Can I get DMC 3805 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3805 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3805

DMC 3805 Cyclamen Pink

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3805.

Code3805

NameCyclamen Pink

Hex#F3478B

RGB243, 71, 139

HSL336°, 88%, 62%

CIELAB57.5, 69.7, 1.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3805 is Anchor 62. 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 Cyclamen Pink shades

All 3 DMC Cyclamen 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 3805 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 3805

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3805, 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.

3805Cyclamen PinkThis color
954Nile Green

Analogous

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

3607Light Plum
3805Cyclamen PinkThis color
666Bright Christmas Red

Triadic

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

3805Cyclamen PinkThis color
704Bright Chartreuse
798Dark Delft Blue

Split complementary

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

3805Cyclamen PinkThis color
703Chartreuse
3846Light Bright Turquoise

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3805?: DMC 3805 is Cyclamen Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F3478B (RGB 243, 71, 139), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3805?: Anchor 62 is the closest published match for DMC 3805. 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 3805?: Among DMC's 3 Cyclamen Pink shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3806 Light Cyclamen Pink and the next darker one is DMC 3804 Dark Cyclamen Pink.
Can I get DMC 3805 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3805 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3805

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