601 — Cranberry dark
Pinks family
DMC 601 (Cranberry dark) is a medium, vivid pink shade with hex code #C61B57 and RGB values 198, 27, 87. 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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 601
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 601
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 601
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 601 (Cranberry dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for DMC 601
DMC threads that pair well with 601, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 601 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 601
A medium, vivid entry in the pinks family, DMC 601 carries the name Cranberry dark with rose pink tones. Its confident and warm presence shines in cherry blossoms and ballet themes alike. Pull this thread for baby projects or peony petals when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 601?
DMC 601 is called Cranberry dark. It's a medium pink shade (hex #C61B57, RGB 198, 27, 87) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 601?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 601 (Cranberry dark) is Anchor 42 (Rose Very Dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark, 70%) and Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink, 67%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 601?
The closest DMC threads to 601 are 3731 Dusty Rose very dark (ΔE 4.54), 3804 Cyclamen Pink dark (ΔE 4.95), and 3687 Mauve (ΔE 5.48). These are useful substitutes when 601 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 601?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 601 (Cranberry dark) for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 601 (Cranberry 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, 601 has a contrast ratio of about 5.7:1 on white fabric and 3.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.