DMC Mouliné Spécial

602 — Cranberry medium

Pinks family

Looking up DMC 602? It's Cranberry medium, a medium pink shade (#D7306D / RGB 215, 48, 109). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#D7306D
RGB
215, 48, 109
HSL
338°, 68%, 52%
Lab
49.1, 66.7, 6.2
Lightness
52%
Medium
Saturation
68%
Rich
Hue
338°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for DMC 602

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

DMC 602 Cranberry medium

Madeira

Cerise Light 0701 76% Approx
Pink Very Dark 0411 71% Approx
Rose Dark 0410 68% Approx
Baby Pink Dark 0505 67% Approx
Baby Pink Very Dark 0506 67% Approx

J&P Coates

Beauty Rose Medium 3128 83% Good
Christmas Red 3500 79% Approx
Carmine Rose Medium 3284 78% Approx
Crimson Red 3046 72% Approx
Salmon Dark 2335 65% Approx

Sullivans

Cyclamen Pink 45402 95% Excellent
Cranberry Medium 45137 87% Good
Dusty Rose Very Dark 45369 80% Good
Cyclamen Pink Dark 45401 78% Approx
Dusty Rose Dark 45295 76% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 2001 2001 85% Good
Cosmo 505A 505A 83% Good
Cosmo 115A 115A 83% Good
Cosmo 2115 2115 81% Good
Cosmo 2835 2835 78% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Prickly Pear Prickly Pear 63% Fair
Carrie Berry Carrie Berry 62% Fair
Cayenne Cayenne 60% Fair
Ripe Melon Ripe Melon 57% Fair
House Wine House Wine 56% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Bubble Gum 2275a 66% Approx
Sedona (obsolete) 2261 61% Fair
Love 4109 50% Fair
Begonia 2263 48% Fair
Romance 2274 48% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Cherry Wine 0330 75% Approx
Cranberry 0360 69% Approx
Claret 0310 60% Fair
Red Grape 0340 56% Fair
Holly Berry 0311 52% Fair

Valdani

Rose O520 75% Approx
Cranberry dark M14 70% Approx
Mauve 54 65% Approx
Raspberry medium M66 60% Fair
Shell Pink light 160 48% Fair

Crescent Colours

Cerise 008 76% Approx
Carrie Berry 051 65% Approx
Prickly Pear 025 55% Fair
Pink Champagne 056 52% Fair
Ripe Melon 026 52% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 602

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

Color Harmonies for DMC 602

DMC threads that pair well with 602, 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

Pinks Family

DMC 602 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About DMC 602

DMC 602 (Cranberry medium) is a medium, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Expect a rich and lively look that suits ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching peony petals or flamingo designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DMC 602 look like?

DMC 602 (Cranberry medium) is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #D7306D and RGB 215, 48, 109. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.

Which Anchor thread matches DMC 602?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 602 (Cranberry medium) is Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 41 (Rose Dark, 72%) and Anchor 54 (Pink Very Dark, 66%).

What DMC colors are similar to 602?

The closest DMC threads to 602 are 3805 Cyclamen Pink (ΔE 3.99), 335 Rose (ΔE 4.93), and 961 Dusty Rose dark (ΔE 4.99). These are useful substitutes when 602 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use DMC 602?

Reach for DMC 602 (Cranberry medium) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 602.