DMC 3706 Medium Melon
DMC 3706 Medium Melon is a Pinks family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFADBC and RGB 255, 173, 188. The closest substitute is DMC 604 Light Cranberry.
Color values
| DMC code | 3706 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Melon |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFADBC |
| RGB | 255, 173, 188 |
| HSL | 349°, 100%, 84% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 604 Light Cranberry | View color | Very close |
| 894 Very Light Carnation | View color | Very close |
| 776 Medium Pink | View color | Very close |
| 3326 Light Rose | View color | Very close |
| 760 Salmon | View color | Close |
| 957 Pale Geranium | View color | Close |
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 3706 in patterns
Medium Melon 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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