600 — Cranberry very dark
Pinks family
Below: DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark), a medium-dark, highly saturated pink shade with hex #AF0047 and RGB 175, 0, 71. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 600
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 600
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 600
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 600
DMC threads that pair well with 600, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 600 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 600
Known as Cranberry very dark, DMC 600 is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The intense and saturated mood of this color makes it a natural fit for blush accents and cherry blossoms. Expect to see it used in ballet themes and baby projects across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 600 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 600 is Cranberry very dark — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #AF0047, RGB 175, 0, 71). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 600?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark) is Anchor 19 (Pink Bright Ultra Very) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 20 (Garnet Light, 63%) and Anchor 59 (Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark, 63%).
Which DMC threads are close to 600?
The closest DMC threads to 600 are 3350 Dusty Rose ultra dark (ΔE 3.81), 326 Rose very deep (ΔE 4.62), and 309 Rose deep (ΔE 4.74). These are useful substitutes when 600 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 600 good for?
DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. 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 600.
What fabric color works best with DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark)?
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, 600 has a contrast ratio of about 7.2:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.