DMC 961 — Dusty Rose Dark

• DMC 3687

  Mauve

  ΔE 2.8

• DMC 3328

  Salmon Dark

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 3722

  Shell Pink Medium

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 223

  Shell Pink Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 351

  Coral

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 356

  Terra Cotta Medium

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 962

  Dusty Rose Medium

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 316

  Antique Mauve Medium

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 899

  Rose Medium

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3712

  Salmon Medium

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3731

  Dusty Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3832

  Raspberry Medium

  ΔE 8.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 961?

DMC 961 is Dusty Rose Dark, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #CF7373 — RGB 207, 115, 115 and HSL 0°, 49%, 63% — and it falls in the browns & tans range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Dusty Rose Dark?

Dusty Rose Dark is DMC 961, and it converts to Anchor 76. 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 961?

DMC 961 (Dusty Rose Dark) converts to Anchor 76. 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 961?

DMC 961 (Dusty Rose Dark) is #CF7373 in hex — that's RGB 207, 115, 115 or HSL 0°, 49%, 63%. 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 961?

To build dimension, flank DMC 961 (63% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Shell Pink Light (DMC 223) sits at 64% for highlights, and Shell Pink Medium (DMC 3722) at 56% 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 961?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 961 are Mauve (DMC 3687), Salmon Dark (DMC 3328), Shell Pink Medium (DMC 3722), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 961 is out of stock.