150 — Dusty Rose ultra very dark
Reds family#911238
Below: DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark), a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #911238 and RGB 145, 18, 56. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 150
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Raspberry
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 150
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 150 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark) in any brand.
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.
DMC 150 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Dusty Rose ultra very dark turns up.
DMC 150 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 150.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D150, Diamond Drills USA DMC150. A kit legend or drill bag marked 150 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 150
DMC threads that pair well with 150, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC150 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 150
Known as Dusty Rose ultra very dark, DMC 150 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the reds family. The intense and saturated mood of this color makes it a natural fit for bold accents and berries. Expect to see it used in valentines and poppies 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 red thread (hex #911238, RGB 145, 18, 56). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 150?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark) is Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1029 (Plum Dark, 74%) and Anchor 43 (Garnet Medium, 73%).
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 barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. 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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 150?
No. DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 150?
Diamond Dotz D150 and Diamond Drills USA DMC150 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 150 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 150?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are YLI Silk 248 Magenta (100%), Gamma 0407 бордовый (96%), Rainbow Gallery S845 Dark Dusty Rose (94%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.