DMC 3801 Melon - Very Dark

3801
DMC number
3801
Name
Melon - Very Dark
Hex
#E74967
RGB
231, 73, 103
CIELAB
L 55 · a 62 · b 18
Family
Reds & pinks

DMC 3801 is a six-strand cotton embroidery floss in the reds & pinks range. It shows clearly on white and cream Aida. 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.

  • 3708Melon - Light
  • 3706Melon - Medium
  • 3705Melon - Dark

Closest DMC colours to 3801

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

  • 3832Raspberry - Medium · ΔE 2.7
  • 335Rose · ΔE 2.7
  • 602Cranberry - Medium · ΔE 4.3
  • 891Carnation - Dark · ΔE 5.8
  • 3731Dusty Rose - Very Dark · ΔE 7.2
  • 3687Mauve · ΔE 7.8