A in Bloom
Includes DMC 3340 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3340 DMC color
Apricot Medium. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3340
- Name
- Apricot Medium
- Hex
- #FF836F
- RGB (0-255)
- 255, 131, 111
- CIELAB (D65)
- 68.49, 45.34, 32.48
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 3340
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3778 Terra Cotta Light | #D98978 | 7.09 |
| 3712 Salmon Medium | #F18787 | 7.19 |
| 947 Burnt Orange | #FF7B4D | 7.32 |
| 956 Geranium | #FF9191 | 7.58 |
| 352 Coral Light | #FD9C97 | 8.04 |
Free patterns using DMC 3340
Pixel Flower P Initial
Includes DMC 3340 in its default stitch grid.
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Curled Tabby
Includes DMC 3340 in its default stitch grid.
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Folk Floral Cat
Includes DMC 3340 in its default stitch grid.
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Wildflower Wedding Frame
Includes DMC 3340 in its default stitch grid.
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Five-Flower Golden Arch
Includes DMC 3340 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Apricot 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.