150 — Dusty Rose ultra very dark
Pinks family
Below: DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark), a medium-dark, vivid pink shade with hex #911238 and RGB 145, 18, 56. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 150
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 150
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 150
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 150
DMC threads that pair well with 150, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 150 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 150
Known as Dusty Rose ultra very dark, DMC 150 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The intense and saturated mood of this color makes it a natural fit for blush accents and cherry blossoms. Expect to see it used in ballet themes and baby projects across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 150 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 150 is Dusty Rose ultra very dark — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #911238, RGB 145, 18, 56). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 150?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark) is Anchor 43 (Garnet Medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 39 (Dusty Pink Dark, 78%) and Anchor 44 (Garnet Dark, 77%).
Which DMC threads are close to 150?
The closest DMC threads to 150 are 816 Garnet (ΔE 3.63), 3350 Dusty Rose ultra dark (ΔE 4.42), and 326 Rose very deep (ΔE 4.87). These are useful substitutes when 150 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 150 good for?
DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 150.
What fabric color works best with DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 150 has a contrast ratio of about 8.9:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.