DMC 3708 Light Melon
DMC 3708 Light Melon is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFCBD5 and RGB 255, 203, 213. The closest substitute is DMC 605 Very Light Cranberry.
Color values
| DMC code | 3708 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Melon |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFCBD5 |
| RGB | 255, 203, 213 |
| HSL | 348°, 100%, 90% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 605 Very Light Cranberry | View color | Close |
| 761 Light Salmon | View color | Close |
| 3689 Light Mauve | View color | Close |
| 3779 Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 23 Apple Blossom | View color | Close |
| 151 Very Light Dusty Rose | 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 3708 in patterns
Light Melon sits in the Whites & Neutrals family and works as a background, highlight, and contrast color. It is a natural fit for highlights, snow, fabric-like negative space, outlines, and soft skin tones, and for light areas in portraits, pets, flowers, and house patterns.
- Pairs well with black, grays, muted browns.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome charts, winter designs, portrait highlights.
- Also useful for palette balancing when stronger colors need room to breathe.
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