DMC 3340 Medium Apricot
DMC 3340 Medium Apricot is a Pinks family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FF836F and RGB 255, 131, 111. The closest substitute is DMC 351 Coral.
Color values
| DMC code | 3340 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Apricot |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FF836F |
| RGB | 255, 131, 111 |
| HSL | 8°, 100%, 72% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 351 Coral | View color | Close |
| 350 Medium Coral | View color | Similar |
| 21 Light Alizarin | View color | Similar |
| 3328 Dark Salmon | View color | Similar |
| 352 Light Coral | View color | Similar |
| 722 Light Orange Spice | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 3340 in patterns
Medium Apricot sits in the Pinks family and works as a soft floral and skin-detail color. It is a natural fit for flowers, blush, baby patterns, romantic motifs, and gentle highlights, and for lighter detail in portraits, pets, and gifts.
- Pairs well with cream neutrals, muted greens, soft browns.
- Pattern ideas: baby samplers, floral patterns, wedding gifts.
- Also useful for soft accents when red would feel too strong.
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