151 — Dusty Rose very light
Pinks family#F2A8BA
DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) is a light, vivid pink shade with hex code #F2A8BA and RGB values 242, 168, 186. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 151
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Marshmallow
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 151
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 151 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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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 151
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 151
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 3689 (Mauve light), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.72). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
DMC 151 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 very light turns up.
DMC 151 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 151.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D151, Diamond Drills USA DMC151. A kit legend or drill bag marked 151 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 151
DMC threads that pair well with 151, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC151 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 151
A light, vivid entry in the pinks family, DMC 151 carries the name Dusty Rose very light. Its fresh and easy presence shines in cherry blossoms and ballet themes alike. Pull this thread for baby projects or peony petals when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 151?
DMC 151 is called Dusty Rose very light. It's a light pink shade (hex #F2A8BA, RGB 242, 168, 186) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 151?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) is Anchor 1094 (Pink Medium Light) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1201 (Desert Sand Light, 93%) and Anchor 25 (Baby Pink, 90%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 151?
The closest DMC threads to 151 are 3689 Mauve light (ΔE 1.72), 963 Dusty Rose ultra very light (ΔE 4.76), and 3716 Dusty Rose very light (ΔE 5.02). These are useful substitutes when 151 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 151?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 151 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.1:1 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 151?
No. DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) 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 151?
Diamond Dotz D151 and Diamond Drills USA DMC151 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 151 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 151?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Gamma 3081 розовый (91%), Dimensions 6214.1 Dusty Rose light (91%), Soie d'Alger 3042 Mauve light (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.