DMC 962 — Dusty Rose Medium

• DMC 3712

  Salmon Medium

  ΔE 2.2

• DMC 956

  Geranium

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 352

  Coral Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 223

  Shell Pink Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 3833

  Raspberry Light

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 899

  Rose Medium

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 152

  Shell Pink Medium Light

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 3733

  Dusty Rose

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 892

  Carnation Medium

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3778

  Terra Cotta Light

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 893

  Carnation Light

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 961

  Dusty Rose Dark

  ΔE 7.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 962?

DMC 962 is Dusty Rose Medium, a medium orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E68A8A — RGB 230, 138, 138 and HSL 0°, 65%, 72% — 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 Dusty Rose Medium?

Dusty Rose Medium is DMC 962, and it converts to Anchor 75. 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 962?

DMC 962 (Dusty Rose Medium) converts to Anchor 75. 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 962?

DMC 962 (Dusty Rose Medium) is #E68A8A in hex — that's RGB 230, 138, 138 or HSL 0°, 65%, 72%. 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 962?

To build dimension, flank DMC 962 (72% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Geranium (DMC 956) sits at 78% for highlights, and Shell Pink Light (DMC 223) at 64% 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 962?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 962 are Salmon Medium (DMC 3712), Geranium (DMC 956), Coral Light (DMC 352), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 962 is out of stock.