DMC 603Cranberry
DMC 603 — Cranberry
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #FFA4BE
- RGB
- 255, 164, 190
- HSL
- 343°, 100%, 82%
- Anchor
- 33
- DMC code
- 603
- Color family
- Pinks
Nearest DMC colors to 603
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 603 is out of stock.
- DMC 3706
Melon Medium
ΔE 3.4
- DMC 604
Cranberry Light
ΔE 4.0
- DMC 3806
Cyclamen Pink Light
ΔE 5.3
- DMC 776
Pink Medium
ΔE 5.3
- DMC 894
Carnation Very Light
ΔE 5.5
- DMC 3326
Rose Light
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 893
Carnation Light
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 3608
Plum Very Light
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 3609
Plum Ultra Light
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 605
Cranberry Very Light
ΔE 7.1
- DMC 3354
Dusty Rose Light
ΔE 7.2
- DMC 3688
Mauve Medium
ΔE 7.9
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 603?
- DMC 603 is Cranberry, a light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFA4BE — RGB 255, 164, 190 and HSL 343°, 100%, 82% — 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 Cranberry?
- Cranberry is DMC 603, and it converts to Anchor 33. 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 603?
- DMC 603 (Cranberry) converts to Anchor 33. 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 603?
- DMC 603 (Cranberry) is #FFA4BE in hex — that's RGB 255, 164, 190 or HSL 343°, 100%, 82%. 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 603?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 603 (82% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Carnation Very Light (DMC 894) sits at 85% for highlights, and Cyclamen Pink Light (DMC 3806) at 77% 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 603?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 603 are Melon Medium (DMC 3706), Cranberry Light (DMC 604), Cyclamen Pink Light (DMC 3806), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 603 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.