Cherry Blossom Branch
Includes DMC 3706 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3706 DMC color
Melon Medium. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3706
- Name
- Melon Medium
- Hex
- #FFADBC
- RGB (0-255)
- 255, 173, 188
- CIELAB (D65)
- 78.92, 31.99, 4.66
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 3706
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 604 Cranberry Light | #FFB0BE | 0.74 |
| 776 Pink Medium | #FCB0B9 | 1.98 |
| 894 Carnation Very Light | #FFB2BB | 2.08 |
| 3326 Rose Light | #FBADB4 | 2.63 |
| 603 Cranberry | #FFA4BE | 3.43 |
Free patterns using DMC 3706
Choosing Melon Medium in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.