DMC 150 — Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark

• DMC 3803

  Mauve Dark

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 917

  Plum Medium

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3685

  Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 718

  Plum

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 902

  Garnet Very Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 915

  Plum Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 600

  Cranberry Very Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3350

  Dusty Rose Ultra Dark

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 498

  Red Dark

  ΔE 9.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 150?

DMC 150 is Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark, a dark red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #AB0249 — RGB 171, 2, 73 and HSL 335°, 98%, 34% — and it falls in the reds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark?

Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark is DMC 150, and it converts to Anchor 89. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 150?

DMC 150 (Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark) converts to Anchor 89. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 150?

DMC 150 (Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark) is #AB0249 in hex — that's RGB 171, 2, 73 or HSL 335°, 98%, 34%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 150?

To build dimension, flank DMC 150 (34% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mauve Dark (DMC 3803) sits at 44% for highlights, and Plum Dark (DMC 915) at 25% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 150?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 150 are Mauve Dark (DMC 3803), Raspberry Dark (DMC 3831), Plum Medium (DMC 917), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 150 is out of stock.