151 — Dusty Rose very light
Reds family
DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) is a light, vivid red shade with hex code #F2A8BA and RGB values 242, 168, 186. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 151
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 151
DMC threads that pair well with 151, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 151 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 151
A light, vivid entry in the reds family, DMC 151 carries the name Dusty Rose very light with warm crimson tones. Its fresh and easy presence shines in berries and valentines alike. Pull this thread for poppies or cardinal birds 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 red shade (hex #F2A8BA, RGB 242, 168, 186) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, 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 49 (Pink Light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 25 (Baby Pink, 87%) and Anchor 74 (Plum Very Light, 86%).
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 tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. 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.