DMC Mouliné Spécial

353 — Peach

Reds family

DMC 353 (Peach) is a light, highly saturated red shade with hex code #FEA693 and RGB values 254, 166, 147. 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.

Hex
#FEA693
RGB
254, 166, 147
HSL
11°, 98%, 79%
Lab
76.3, 30.3, 23.3
Lightness
79%
Light
Saturation
98%
Vivid
Hue
11°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 353

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

DMC 353 Peach

Madeira

Bright Terracotta Light 2503 96% Excellent
Peach Very Light 2605 91% Good
Coral Light 0304 89% Good
Peach Light 0302 74% Approx
Coral Very Light 0305 65% Approx

J&P Coates

Peony Medium Light 3069 89% Good
Salmon Medium Light 3008 85% Good
Flesh Medium 3868 82% Good
Raspberry Light 3087 74% Approx
Carnation Very Light 3281 68% Approx

Sullivans

Terra Cotta Ultra Light 45392 77% Approx
Peach Light 45189 76% Approx
Apricot Light 45421 73% Approx
Pumpkin Pale 45422 73% Approx
Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light 45496 64% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 2185 2185 80% Good
Cosmo 752 752 75% Approx
Cosmo 852 852 75% Approx
Cosmo 440 440 74% Approx
Cosmo 851 851 68% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese 63% Fair
Creamy Peach Creamy Peach 44% Fair
Old Marigold Old Marigold 41% Fair
Sweet Potato Sweet Potato 40% Fair
Sugar and Spice Sugar and Spice 35% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Mimosa (obsolete) 2231 66% Approx
Chablis 1139 58% Fair
Flamingo (obsolete) 2247 57% Fair
Peach 1131 50% Fair
Sunset 2246 50% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Cameo Pink 0730 61% Fair
Coral Reef 0591 58% Fair
Sweet Petunia 0711 52% Fair
Burnt Orange 0550 41% Fair
Bittersweet 0570 41% Fair

Valdani

Peach 69 100% Excellent
Apricot very light 58 68% Approx
Terra Cotta very light H206 62% Fair
Terra Cotta ultra JP7 59% Fair
Apricot 69A 55% Fair

Crescent Colours

Cobbled Peach 129 73% Approx
Rosy Glow 140 59% Fair
Secondhand Rose 124 58% Fair
Wild Oats 060 44% Fair
Blessed Jess 133 43% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 353

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

Color Harmonies for DMC 353

DMC threads that pair well with 353, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

DMC 353 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About DMC 353

Meet DMC 353, Peach — a highly saturated, light thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. Its gentle and clear presence shines in roses and hearts alike. Pull this thread for holiday designs or bold accents when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 353 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 353 is Peach — a light red thread (hex #FEA693, RGB 254, 166, 147). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 353?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 353 (Peach) is Anchor 8 (Peach Light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 336 (Mahogany Ultra Very Light, 74%) and Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light, 74%).

Which DMC threads are close to 353?

The closest DMC threads to 353 are 3824 Apricot light (ΔE 1.68), 3779 Terra Cotta ultra very light (ΔE 4.11), and 754 Peach light (ΔE 5.06). These are useful substitutes when 353 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 353 good for?

DMC 353 (Peach) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 353.