DMC 956Geranium
DMC 956 — Geranium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #FF9191
- RGB
- 255, 145, 145
- Anchor
- 40
- DMC code
- 956
Nearest DMC colors to 956
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 956 is out of stock.
- DMC 352
Coral Light
ΔE 2.8
- DMC 3712
Salmon Medium
ΔE 3.2
- DMC 962
Dusty Rose Medium
ΔE 4.5
- DMC 893
Carnation Light
ΔE 5.9
- DMC 892
Carnation Medium
ΔE 6.4
- DMC 152
Shell Pink Medium Light
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 3705
Melon Dark
ΔE 7.5
- DMC 899
Rose Medium
ΔE 7.5
- DMC 3340
Apricot Medium
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 760
Salmon
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 3833
Raspberry Light
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 3326
Rose Light
ΔE 8.0
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 956?
- DMC 956 (Geranium) converts to Anchor 40. 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 956?
- DMC 956 (Geranium) is #FF9191 in hex, or RGB 255, 145, 145. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 956?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 956 are Coral Light (DMC 352), Salmon Medium (DMC 3712), Dusty Rose Medium (DMC 962), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 956 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.