DMC 957 — Geranium Pale

• DMC 3716

  Dusty Rose Medium Very Light

  ΔE 2.0

• DMC 760

  Salmon

  ΔE 2.0

• DMC 3326

  Rose Light

  ΔE 2.9

• DMC 894

  Carnation Very Light

  ΔE 3.2

• DMC 776

  Pink Medium

  ΔE 3.2

• DMC 3689

  Mauve Light

  ΔE 3.3

• DMC 3688

  Mauve Medium

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 604

  Cranberry Light

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 3706

  Melon Medium

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 761

  Salmon Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 224

  Shell Pink Very Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 3354

  Dusty Rose Light

  ΔE 5.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 957?

DMC 957 is Geranium Pale, a light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FDB5B5 — RGB 253, 181, 181 and HSL 0°, 95%, 85% — 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 Pale?

Geranium Pale is DMC 957, and it converts to Anchor 50. 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 957?

DMC 957 (Geranium Pale) converts to Anchor 50. 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 957?

DMC 957 (Geranium Pale) is #FDB5B5 in hex — that's RGB 253, 181, 181 or HSL 0°, 95%, 85%. 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 957?

To build dimension, flank DMC 957 (85% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Salmon Light (DMC 761) sits at 89% for highlights, and Salmon (DMC 760) at 82% 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 957?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 957 are Dusty Rose Medium Very Light (DMC 3716), Salmon (DMC 760), Rose Light (DMC 3326), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 957 is out of stock.