DMC 3713 Very Light Salmon
DMC 3713 Very Light Salmon is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFE2E2 and RGB 255, 226, 226. The closest substitute is DMC 948 Very Light Peach.
Color values
| DMC code | 3713 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Salmon |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFE2E2 |
| RGB | 255, 226, 226 |
| HSL | 0°, 100%, 94% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 948 Very Light Peach | View color | Very close |
| 225 Ultra Very Light Shell Pink | View color | Very close |
| 819 Light Baby Pink | View color | Very close |
| 818 Baby Pink | View color | Very close |
| 963 Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose | View color | Close |
| 3774 Very Light Desert Sand | 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 3713 in patterns
Very Light Salmon 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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