Poppy study
Includes DMC 3721 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3721 DMC color
Shell Pink Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3721
- Name
- Shell Pink Dark
- Hex
- #A14B51
- RGB (0-255)
- 161, 75, 81
- CIELAB (D65)
- 43.07, 36.19, 13.62
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 3721
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 326 Rose Very Dark | #B33B4B | 4.61 |
| 3831 Raspberry Dark | #B32F48 | 6.10 |
| 221 Shell Pink Very Dark | #883E43 | 6.27 |
| 3726 Antique Mauve Dark | #9B5B66 | 6.42 |
| 3858 Rosewood Medium | #964A3F | 6.62 |
Free patterns using DMC 3721
Poppy G Initial
Includes DMC 3721 in its default stitch grid.
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Two Cats in a Window
Includes DMC 3721 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Shell Pink Dark 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.