152 — Shell Pink medium light
Reds family
Looking up DMC 152? It's Shell Pink medium light, a medium-light red shade (#CC8285 / RGB 204, 130, 133). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 152
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 152
DMC threads that pair well with 152, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 152 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 969 (Dusty Violet Medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 894 (Shell Pink Medium Light, 77%) and Anchor 1022 (Dusty Rose Light, 77%).
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.