DMC 3705
DMC 3705 Melon Dark
DMC 3705 is “Melon Dark”, a color from the pink and purple family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 3705
- Catalog name
- Melon Dark
- Color family
- Pink and purple
- Approximate screen color
#FF7992- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-2115 Duracoat Opaque Dyed
#E8828E
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 3705?
DMC 3705 is the floss DMC calls “Melon Dark”, from the pink and purple family. Its approximate screen color is #FF7992.
What can I use instead of DMC 3705?
The closest shades to DMC 3705 in the same family are DMC 892, DMC 899, DMC 3833. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 3705 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.