DMC 151Dusty Rose Very Light

DMC 151Dusty Rose Very Light

DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.

Hex
#F0CED4
RGB
240, 206, 212
HSL
349°, 53%, 87%
Anchor
73
DMC code
151
Color family
Pinks

Nearest DMC colors to 151

Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 151 is out of stock.

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 151?
DMC 151 is Dusty Rose Very Light, a very light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F0CED4 — RGB 240, 206, 212 and HSL 349°, 53%, 87% — and it falls in the pinks range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.
What DMC number is Dusty Rose Very Light?
Dusty Rose Very Light is DMC 151, and it converts to Anchor 73. 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 151?
DMC 151 (Dusty Rose Very Light) converts to Anchor 73. 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 151?
DMC 151 (Dusty Rose Very Light) is #F0CED4 in hex — that's RGB 240, 206, 212 or HSL 349°, 53%, 87%. 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 151?
To build dimension, flank DMC 151 (87% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light (DMC 963) sits at 92% for highlights, and Antique Mauve Very Light (DMC 778) at 79% 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 151?
The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 151 are Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light (DMC 963), Violet Very Light (DMC 153), Rosewood Ultra Very Light (DMC 3779), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 151 is out of stock.

Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.