DMC 760Salmon
DMC 760 — Salmon
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #F5ADAD
- RGB
- 245, 173, 173
- HSL
- 0°, 78%, 82%
- Anchor
- 1022
- DMC code
- 760
- Color family
- Oranges
Nearest DMC colors to 760
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 760 is out of stock.
- DMC 957
Geranium Pale
ΔE 2.0
- DMC 3326
Rose Light
ΔE 2.6
- DMC 3688
Mauve Medium
ΔE 2.9
- DMC 776
Pink Medium
ΔE 3.4
- DMC 894
Carnation Very Light
ΔE 3.6
- DMC 3716
Dusty Rose Medium Very Light
ΔE 3.8
- DMC 3354
Dusty Rose Light
ΔE 4.0
- DMC 3689
Mauve Light
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 152
Shell Pink Medium Light
ΔE 4.9
- DMC 604
Cranberry Light
ΔE 5.0
- DMC 3706
Melon Medium
ΔE 5.2
- DMC 224
Shell Pink Very Light
ΔE 5.3
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 760?
- DMC 760 is Salmon, a light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F5ADAD — RGB 245, 173, 173 and HSL 0°, 78%, 82% — and it falls in the oranges range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.
- What DMC number is Salmon?
- Salmon is DMC 760, and it converts to Anchor 1022. 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 760?
- DMC 760 (Salmon) converts to Anchor 1022. 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 760?
- DMC 760 (Salmon) is #F5ADAD in hex — that's RGB 245, 173, 173 or HSL 0°, 78%, 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 760?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 760 (82% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Geranium Pale (DMC 957) sits at 85% for highlights, and Dusty Rose Light (DMC 3354) 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 760?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 760 are Geranium Pale (DMC 957), Rose Light (DMC 3326), Mauve Medium (DMC 3688), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 760 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.