DMC 600 — Cranberry Very Dark

• DMC 601

  Cranberry Dark

  ΔE 2.1

• DMC 3350

  Dusty Rose Ultra Dark

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 3804

  Cyclamen Pink Dark

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 3803

  Mauve Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 602

  Cranberry Medium

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3832

  Raspberry Medium

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 3801

  Melon Very Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 3607

  Plum Light

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 150

  Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 10.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 600?

DMC 600 is Cranberry Very Dark, a dark red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #CD2F63 — RGB 205, 47, 99 and HSL 340°, 63%, 49% — 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 Cranberry Very Dark?

Cranberry Very Dark is DMC 600, and it converts to Anchor 59. 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 600?

DMC 600 (Cranberry Very Dark) converts to Anchor 59. 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 600?

DMC 600 (Cranberry Very Dark) is #CD2F63 in hex — that's RGB 205, 47, 99 or HSL 340°, 63%, 49%. 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 600?

To build dimension, flank DMC 600 (49% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cranberry Medium (DMC 602) sits at 58% for highlights, and Mauve Dark (DMC 3803) at 44% 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 600?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 600 are Cranberry Dark (DMC 601), Dusty Rose Ultra Dark (DMC 3350), Cyclamen Pink Dark (DMC 3804), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 600 is out of stock.