603 — Cranberry
Pinks family
DMC 603 — Cranberry — has hex #E94F8C and RGB 233, 79, 140. This medium-light, vivid pink thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 603
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 603
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 603
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 603 (Cranberry) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 603 (Cranberry) sits a hair from DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light) (ΔE 1.71) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for DMC 603
DMC threads that pair well with 603, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 603 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 603
Meet DMC 603, Cranberry — a vivid, medium-light thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is crisp and versatile, making it a popular choice for baby projects and peony petals. It pairs nicely in designs that call for flamingo designs or tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 603 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 603 is Cranberry — a medium-light pink thread (hex #E94F8C, RGB 233, 79, 140). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 603?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 603 (Cranberry) is Anchor 54 (Pink Very Dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 57 (Pink Mauve Medium Dark, 74%) and Anchor 62 (Cerise Light, 61%).
Which DMC threads are close to 603?
The closest DMC threads to 603 are 3806 Cyclamen Pink light (ΔE 1.71), 962 Dusty Rose medium (ΔE 5.08), and 3688 Mauve medium (ΔE 6.08). These are useful substitutes when 603 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 603 good for?
DMC 603 (Cranberry) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 603.
What fabric color works best with DMC 603 (Cranberry)?
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, 603 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.