DMC 3708 Melon Light
DMC 3708 Melon Light (#ffcbd5) is a very light, soft pink. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 48 China Rose Very Light, very close at ΔE 1.6; in Madeira, use Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light (ΔE 2.0, very close).
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DMC 3708 Melon Light
#ffcbd5 · RGB 255, 203, 213
Closest to DMC 3708 in other brands
- Anchor 48 China Rose Very Light ΔE 1.6 very close
- Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light ΔE 2.0 very close
- Perler Carnation Pink ΔE 3.2 close
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 11.8 loose
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 7.2 similar
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 9.9 similar
DMC 3708 color values
| Code | 3708 |
|---|---|
| Name | Melon Light |
| Hex (screen) | #ffcbd5 |
| RGB | 255, 203, 213 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 86.4, a* 19.9, b* 2.1 |
| HSL | 348°, 100 %, 90 % |
| Color family | Pink, 1 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 86.4) |
| DMC color card | row 01-13 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 48 China Rose Very Light, ΔE 1.6 |
DMC 3708 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3708: the best is Anchor 48 at ΔE 1.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 48 | China Rose Very Light | 1.6 | very close |
| Anchor | 73 | Antique Rose Very Light | 2.0 | very close |
| Anchor | 23 | Baby Pink | 3.9 | close |
| Madeira | 502 | Baby Pink Light | 2.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 503 | Baby Pink Medium Light | 3.6 | close |
| Madeira | 607 | Plum Ultra Very Light | 4.5 | close |
| Perler | Carnation Pink | code 80-15276 | 3.2 | close |
| Perler | Light Pink | code 80-19079 | 6.5 | similar |
| Hama | 95 | Pastel Rose | 11.8 | loose |
| Hama | 72 | Translucent Pink | 12.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 7.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | SG2 | Glow Pink | 8.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 9.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 14.6 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3708
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3708; the nearest, DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 605 | Cranberry Very Light | #ffc0cd | 3.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 761 | Salmon Light | #ffc9c9 | 3.8 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 3689 | Mauve Light | #fbbfc2 | 4.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3779 | Rosewood Ultra Very Light | #f8cac8 | 4.8 | slightly more muted |
| 151 | Dusty Rose Very Light | #f0ced4 | 4.8 | more muted |
| 963 | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light | #ffd7d7 | 5.2 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3716 | Dusty Rose Medium Very Light | #ffbdbd | 5.6 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 778 | Antique Mauve Very Light | #dfb3bb | 6.6 | darker and slightly more muted |
Shading DMC 3708: lighter and darker pink steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC pink family, L* from 86 to 77.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3708
One strand each of DMC 605 and DMC 151 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 605, ΔE 3.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3708 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light + 1 × DMC 151 Dusty Rose Very Light | #f8c7d1 | 1.3 |
| 1 × DMC 967 Apricot Very Light + 1 × DMC 3609 Plum Ultra Light | #fac8d5 | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 3713 Salmon Very Light + 1 × DMC 603 Cranberry | #ffc6d1 | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3708
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #ffcbd5; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 3708
Anchor 48 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 3708. It is a little darker, a ΔE of 1.6 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 3708 is number 1 of 44 in the DMC pink family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3708 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.8:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Carnation Pink (ΔE 3.2), Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 11.8) and Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (ΔE 7.2); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3708?
Anchor 48 China Rose Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3708 Melon Light (ΔE 1.6, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 73 (ΔE 2.0) and Anchor 23 (ΔE 3.9).
What color is DMC 3708?
DMC 3708 Melon Light is a very light, soft pink in the pink family: hex #ffcbd5, RGB 255, 203, 213, L* 86.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3708?
Inside DMC, DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, Anchor 48 (ΔE 1.6) or Madeira 502 (ΔE 2.0). A 1+1 blend of DMC 605 and DMC 151 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is DMC 3708 in Perler beads?
Perler Carnation Pink (#f8c7c9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.2 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 11.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3708?
Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light at ΔE 2.0 (very close), then Madeira 503 at ΔE 3.6.
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Nearest DMC colors
DMC 3708 in other brands
- Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light ΔE 2.0
- Perler Carnation Pink ΔE 3.2
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 11.8
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 7.2
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 9.9