353 — Peach
Pinks family#FEA693
DMC 353 (Peach) is a light, highly saturated pink shade with hex code #FEA693 and RGB values 254, 166, 147. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 353
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Ballet Slippers
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 353
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 353 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 353 (Peach) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 353
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 353
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, DMC 353 (Peach) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 353 (Peach) sits a hair from DMC 3824 (Apricot light) (ΔE 1.68) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 353 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 Peach turns up.
DMC 353 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 353.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D353, Diamond Drills USA DMC353. A kit legend or drill bag marked 353 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 353
DMC threads that pair well with 353, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC353 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 353
Meet DMC 353, Peach — a highly saturated, light thread in the pinks family. Its gentle and clear presence shines in florals and skin tones alike. Pull this thread for romantic motifs or blush 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 pink thread (hex #FEA693, RGB 254, 166, 147). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 353?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 353 (Peach) is Anchor 8 (Peach Light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 868 (Peach Flesh, 74%) and Anchor 9575 (Terracotta Light, 73%).
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 peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. 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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 353 (Peach)?
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, 353 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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 353?
No. DMC 353 (Peach) 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 353?
Diamond Dotz D353 and Diamond Drills USA DMC353 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 353 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 353?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Eterna Silk 1220 Flesh Medium (96%), Ariadna 1536 (92%), Artkal C C44 Burning Sand (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.