152 — Shell Pink medium light
Reds family#CC8285
Looking up DMC 152? It's Shell Pink medium light, a medium-light red shade (#CC8285 / RGB 204, 130, 133). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 152
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Old Pink
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 152
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 152 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Metallic, rayon & specialty
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 152 (Shell Pink medium light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 152
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 152
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 152 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 Shell Pink medium light turns up.
DMC 152 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 152.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D152, Diamond Drills USA DMC152. A kit legend or drill bag marked 152 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 152
DMC threads that pair well with 152, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC152 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 152
DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a balanced and versatile look that suits valentines, poppies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 152 look like?
DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #CC8285 and RGB 204, 130, 133. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 152?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light) is Anchor 1017 (Antique Mauve Medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 895 (Shell Pink Medium, 86%) and Anchor 969 (Dusty Violet Medium, 78%).
What DMC colors are similar to 152?
The closest DMC threads to 152 are 224 Shell Pink very light (ΔE 4.3), 760 Salmon (ΔE 5.53), and 3727 Antique Mauve light (ΔE 6.87). These are useful substitutes when 152 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 152?
Reach for DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 152.
What fabric color works best with DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light)?
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, 152 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 7.1:1 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 152?
No. DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium 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 152?
Diamond Dotz D152 and Diamond Drills USA DMC152 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 152 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 152?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Gamma 0877 гр.розовый (91%), Gloriana Silk Floss 259 African Violet Dark (91%), Kreinik Silk Mori 3045 Medium Dark Dresden Rose (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.