DMC 602 — Cranberry Medium

• DMC 3832

  Raspberry Medium

  ΔE 3.5

• DMC 3801

  Melon Very Dark

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 3805

  Cyclamen Pink

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3804

  Cyclamen Pink Dark

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 335

  Rose

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 3731

  Dusty Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 600

  Cranberry Very Dark

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 601

  Cranberry Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 891

  Carnation Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 3350

  Dusty Rose Ultra Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3687

  Mauve

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 3607

  Plum Light

  ΔE 9.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 602?

DMC 602 is Cranberry Medium, a medium red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E24874 — RGB 226, 72, 116 and HSL 343°, 73%, 58% — 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 Medium?

Cranberry Medium is DMC 602, and it converts to Anchor 57. 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 602?

DMC 602 (Cranberry Medium) converts to Anchor 57. 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 602?

DMC 602 (Cranberry Medium) is #E24874 in hex — that's RGB 226, 72, 116 or HSL 343°, 73%, 58%. 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 602?

To build dimension, flank DMC 602 (58% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Rose (DMC 335) sits at 63% for highlights, and Cyclamen Pink Dark (DMC 3804) at 52% 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 602?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 602 are Raspberry Medium (DMC 3832), Melon Very Dark (DMC 3801), Cyclamen Pink (DMC 3805), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 602 is out of stock.