DMC Mouliné Spécial

326 — Rose very deep

Pinks family

Below: DMC 326 (Rose very deep), a medium-dark, highly saturated pink shade with hex #A61238 and RGB 166, 18, 56. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#A61238
RGB
166, 18, 56
HSL
345°, 80%, 36%
Lab
35.6, 57.2, 19.6
Lightness
36%
Dark
Saturation
80%
Vivid
Hue
345°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for DMC 326

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 326 Rose very deep

Madeira

Red 0507 88% Good
Red Medium Dark 0508 80% Good
Christmas Red 0510 78% Approx
Christmas Red Bright 0211 77% Approx
Christmas Red Light 0210 76% Approx

J&P Coates

China Rose 3004 77% Approx
China Rose 3056 77% Approx
China Rose 3401 77% Approx
Rose Wine Very Dark 3083 72% Approx
Rose Wine Very Dark 3243 72% Approx

Sullivans

Dusty Rose Ultra Dark 45346 93% Good
Shell Pink Medium 45366 79% Approx
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark 45465 78% Approx
Cranberry Very Dark 45135 75% Approx
Rose Deep 45052 73% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 1241 1241 94% Good
Cosmo 242 242 81% Good
Cosmo 108 108 78% Approx
Cosmo 107 107 77% Approx
Cosmo 241A 241A 71% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Cherry Cobbler Cherry Cobbler 79% Approx
Ladybug Ladybug 71% Approx
Prisc. Peppermint Prisc. Peppermint 68% Approx
Apple Fritter Apple Fritter 64% Fair
Strawberry Parfait Strawberry Parfait 63% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Louisiana Hot Sauce 2266a 78% Approx
Strawberry Fields 2265 72% Approx
Ladybug (obsolete) 2267 71% Approx
Carolina Cecil 2239a 65% Approx
Raspberry 1336 63% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Currant 0312 47% Fair
Cranberry 0360 36% Fair
Cherry Bark 1120 32% Fair
Acorn 0111 22% Fair
Brown Bear 1191 21% Fair

Valdani

Christmas Red medium 76 80% Good
Salmon very dark O534 80% Good
Dusty Rose ultra dark O522 79% Approx
Garnet 775 72% Approx
Terra Cotta very dark O507 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Bandana 094 73% Approx
Manor Red 101 69% Approx
Cherry Tomato 034 66% Approx
Apple Fritter 091 61% Fair
Cupid 012 60% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 326

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 326 Rose very deep
Raspberry dark DMC 3831 Near identical ΔE 1.71 Rose deep DMC 309 Near identical ΔE 2.27 Christmas Red medium DMC 304 Very close ΔE 3.93 Salmon very dark DMC 347 Very close ΔE 4.08 Dusty Rose ultra dark DMC 3350 Very close ΔE 4.16 Cranberry very dark DMC 600 Very close ΔE 4.62 Dusty Rose ultra very dark DMC 150 Very close ΔE 4.87 Garnet DMC 816 Noticeable ΔE 5.7

Color Harmonies for DMC 326

DMC threads that pair well with 326, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
326
3848 Teal Green medium
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
326
301 Mahogany medium 718 Plum
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
326
904 Parrot Green very dark 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
326
498 Christmas Red dark 3706 Melon medium 776 Pink Medium

Pinks Family

DMC 326 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

326 Rose very deep 326 33 Fuchsia 33 3804 Cyclamen Pink dark 3804 718 Plum 718 3041 Antique Violet medium 3041 552 Violet medium 552 3835 Grape medium 3835 600 Cranberry very dark 600 917 Plum medium 917 34 Dark Fuchsia 34 150 Dusty Rose ultra very dark 150

About DMC 326

Meet DMC 326, Rose very deep — a highly saturated, medium-dark thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The intense and saturated character of this shade lends itself well to florals and skin tones. Stitchers frequently choose it for romantic motifs and blush accents in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 326 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 326 is Rose very deep — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #A61238, RGB 166, 18, 56). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 326?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 326 (Rose very deep) is Anchor 19 (Pink Bright Ultra Very) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 20 (Garnet Light, 84%) and Anchor 1025 (Dusty Rose Dark, 74%).

Which DMC threads are close to 326?

The closest DMC threads to 326 are 3831 Raspberry dark (ΔE 1.71), 309 Rose deep (ΔE 2.27), and 304 Christmas Red medium (ΔE 3.93). These are useful substitutes when 326 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 326 good for?

DMC 326 (Rose very deep) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. 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 326.

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