DMC 761 — Salmon Light

• DMC 3779

  Rosewood Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 2.1

• DMC 3689

  Mauve Light

  ΔE 2.6

• DMC 3716

  Dusty Rose Medium Very Light

  ΔE 3.3

• DMC 3708

  Melon Light

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 963

  Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 3824

  Apricot Light

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 605

  Cranberry Very Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 957

  Geranium Pale

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 224

  Shell Pink Very Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 151

  Dusty Rose Very Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 754

  Peach Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 894

  Carnation Very Light

  ΔE 6.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 761?

DMC 761 is Salmon Light, a very light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFC9C9 — RGB 255, 201, 201 and HSL 0°, 100%, 89% — 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 Light?

Salmon Light is DMC 761, and it converts to Anchor 1021. 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 761?

DMC 761 (Salmon Light) converts to Anchor 1021. 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 761?

DMC 761 (Salmon Light) is #FFC9C9 in hex — that's RGB 255, 201, 201 or HSL 0°, 100%, 89%. 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 761?

To build dimension, flank DMC 761 (89% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light (DMC 963) sits at 92% for highlights, and Mauve Light (DMC 3689) at 87% 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 761?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 761 are Rosewood Ultra Very Light (DMC 3779), Mauve Light (DMC 3689), Dusty Rose Medium Very Light (DMC 3716), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 761 is out of stock.