DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light
DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light is a very light, soft beige with the screen hex #f8cac8. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light at ΔE 3.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 814 Shell Pink Light at ΔE 1.8 (very close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light
#f8cac8 · RGB 248, 202, 200
Closest to DMC 3779 in other brands
- Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light ΔE 3.8 close
- Madeira 814 Shell Pink Light ΔE 1.8 very close
- Perler Carnation Pink ΔE 1.8 very close
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 8.5 similar
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 3.3 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 6.3 similar
DMC 3779 color values
| Code | 3779 |
|---|---|
| Name | Rosewood Ultra Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #f8cac8 |
| RGB | 248, 202, 200 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 85.2, a* 15.9, b* 7.1 |
| HSL | 2°, 77 %, 88 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 7 of 26 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 85.2) |
| DMC color card | row 16-15 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light, ΔE 3.8 |
DMC 3779 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3779: the best is Madeira 814 at ΔE 1.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1020 | Peony Very Light | 3.8 | close |
| Anchor | 1026 | Wineberry Very Light | 3.8 | close |
| Anchor | 23 | Baby Pink | 4.7 | close |
| Madeira | 814 | Shell Pink Light | 1.8 | very close |
| Madeira | 501 | Baby Pink Very Light | 2.9 | very close |
| Madeira | 502 | Baby Pink Light | 3.2 | close |
| Perler | Carnation Pink | code 80-15276 | 1.8 | very close |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 3.6 | close |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 8.5 | similar |
| Hama | 26 | Matt Rose | 10.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 3.3 | close |
| Artkal S | S35 | Mona Lisa | 7.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 6.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 12.5 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3779
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 3779, led by DMC 761 Salmon Light at ΔE 2.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 761 | Salmon Light | #ffc9c9 | 2.1 | slightly more saturated |
| 963 | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light | #ffd7d7 | 3.2 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3824 | Apricot Light | #fecdc2 | 3.7 | slightly more saturated |
| 3689 | Mauve Light | #fbbfc2 | 4.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 754 | Peach Light | #f7cbbf | 4.3 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 151 | Dusty Rose Very Light | #f0ced4 | 4.5 | slightly more muted |
| 3708 | Melon Light | #ffcbd5 | 4.8 | slightly more saturated |
| 3716 | Dusty Rose Medium Very Light | #ffbdbd | 4.9 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading DMC 3779: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC beige and tan family, L* from 92 to 76.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3713 | Salmon Very Light | 92.2 |
| 3 lighter | 818 | Baby Pink | 91.3 |
| 2 lighter | 963 | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light | 89.3 |
| 1 lighter | 3824 | Apricot Light | 86.3 |
| this color | 3779 | Rosewood Ultra Very Light | 85.2 |
| 1 darker | 05 | Driftwood Light | 83.6 |
| 2 darker | 06 | Driftwood Medium Light | 81.3 |
| 3 darker | 3771 | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | 80.5 |
| 4 darker | 758 | Terra Cotta Very Light | 75.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3779
One strand each of DMC 605 and DMC 950 models at ΔE 0.5, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 761, ΔE 2.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3779 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light + 1 × DMC 950 Desert Sand Light | #f7cac9 | 0.5 |
| 1 × DMC 754 Peach Light + 1 × DMC 3708 Melon Light | #fbcbca | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 3713 Salmon Very Light + 1 × DMC 760 Salmon | #facaca | 1.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3779
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f8cac8; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 3779
Substituting DMC 3779 takes care: Anchor 1020 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.8), and Madeira 814 is slightly more muted (ΔE 1.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3779 is number 7 of 26 in the DMC beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3824 Apricot Light and down to DMC 05 Driftwood Light. Keep it labelled next to DMC 761, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 3779 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Carnation Pink (ΔE 1.8), Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 8.5) and Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (ΔE 3.3); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3779?
Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.8, close). Runners-up: Anchor 1026 (ΔE 3.8) and Anchor 23 (ΔE 4.7).
What color is DMC 3779?
DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light is a very light, soft beige in the beige and tan family: hex #f8cac8, RGB 248, 202, 200, L* 85.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3779?
Inside DMC, DMC 761 Salmon Light is nearest (ΔE 2.1). From other brands, Anchor 1020 (ΔE 3.8) or Madeira 814 (ΔE 1.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 605 and DMC 950 models at ΔE 0.5.
What is DMC 3779 in Perler beads?
Perler Carnation Pink (#f8c7c9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 1.8 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 8.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3779?
Madeira 814 Shell Pink Light at ΔE 1.8 (very close), then Madeira 501 at ΔE 2.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 963 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light ΔE 3.2
- DMC 754 Peach Light ΔE 4.3
- DMC 151 Dusty Rose Very Light ΔE 4.5
- DMC 3708 Melon Light ΔE 4.8
DMC 3779 in other brands
- Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light ΔE 3.8
- Perler Carnation Pink ΔE 1.8
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 8.5
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 3.3
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 6.3