DMC 956Geranium
DMC 956 — Geranium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #FF9191
- RGB
- 255, 145, 145
- HSL
- 0°, 100%, 78%
- Anchor
- 40
- DMC code
- 956
- Color family
- Oranges
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 color is DMC 956?
- DMC 956 is Geranium, a light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FF9191 — RGB 255, 145, 145 and HSL 0°, 100%, 78% — 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 Geranium?
- Geranium is DMC 956, and it converts to Anchor 40. 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 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 — that's RGB 255, 145, 145 or HSL 0°, 100%, 78%. 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 956?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 956 (78% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Salmon (DMC 760) sits at 82% for highlights, and Salmon Medium (DMC 3712) at 74% 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 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.