DMC 3708 Melon - Light

3708
DMC number
3708
Name
Melon - Light
Hex
#FFCBD5
RGB
255, 203, 213
CIELAB
L 86 · a 20 · b 2
Family
Reds & pinks

DMC 3708 is a six-strand cotton embroidery floss in the reds & pinks range. Stitched on white Aida it is subtle — outline it or use it for highlights. It shows up well on darker fabric. Screen colours are approximate; compare with a real skein before buying for a large area.

Other shades of Melon

Light to dark. Shades from one family blend smoothly when you shade an area.

  • 3706Melon - Medium
  • 3705Melon - Dark
  • 3801Melon - Very Dark

Closest DMC colours to 3708

Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference; under 2.5 is hard to tell apart.

  • 605Cranberry - Very Light · ΔE 3.1
  • 761Salmon - Light · ΔE 3.8
  • 3689Mauve - Light · ΔE 4.1
  • 3779Rosewood - Ultra Very Light · ΔE 4.8
  • 151Dusty Rose - Very Light · ΔE 4.8
  • 963Dusty Rose - Ultra Very Light · ΔE 5.2