DMC 963 — Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light

• DMC 3779

  Rosewood Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 3.2

• DMC 151

  Dusty Rose Very Light

  ΔE 3.6

• DMC 3713

  Salmon Very Light

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 818

  Baby Pink

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 761

  Salmon Light

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 225

  Shell Pink Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 353

  Peach

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 967

  Apricot Very Light

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 3824

  Apricot Light

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 3708

  Melon Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 754

  Peach Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 3689

  Mauve Light

  ΔE 6.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 963?

DMC 963 is Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light, a very light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFD7D7 — RGB 255, 215, 215 and HSL 0°, 100%, 92% — 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 Ultra Very Light?

Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light is DMC 963, and it converts to Anchor 73. 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 963?

DMC 963 (Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light) converts to Anchor 73. 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 963?

DMC 963 (Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light) is #FFD7D7 in hex — that's RGB 255, 215, 215 or HSL 0°, 100%, 92%. 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 963?

To build dimension, flank DMC 963 (92% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Salmon Very Light (DMC 3713) sits at 94% for highlights, and Rosewood Ultra Very Light (DMC 3779) at 88% 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 963?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 963 are Rosewood Ultra Very Light (DMC 3779), Dusty Rose Very Light (DMC 151), Salmon Very Light (DMC 3713), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 963 is out of stock.