3801 DMC color
Melon Very Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3801
- Name
- Melon Very Dark
- Hex
- #E74967
- RGB (0-255)
- 231, 73, 103
- CIELAB (D65)
- 54.80, 62.48, 18.26
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 3801
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3832 Raspberry Medium | #DB556E | 2.68 |
| 335 Rose | #EE546E | 2.73 |
| 602 Cranberry Medium | #E24874 | 4.28 |
| 891 Carnation Dark | #FF5773 | 5.77 |
| 3731 Dusty Rose Very Dark | #DA6783 | 7.23 |
Free patterns to try with 3801
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Melon Very Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 3801. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Melon Very 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.