604 — Cranberry light
Pinks family#F67AAD
Need details on DMC 604? This light, highly saturated pink shade (Cranberry light) is hex #F67AAD, RGB 246, 122, 173. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 604
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Pink Hyacinth
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 604
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 604 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.
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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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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 604 (Cranberry light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 604
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 604
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 604 (Cranberry light) 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.
DMC 604 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 Cranberry light turns up.
DMC 604 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 604.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D604, Diamond Drills USA DMC604. A kit legend or drill bag marked 604 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 604
DMC threads that pair well with 604, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC604 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 604
Cranberry light (catalog code DMC 604) is a light, highly saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a fresh and easy quality, this thread works beautifully in peony petals and flamingo designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 604?
DMC 604 is called Cranberry light. It's a light pink shade (hex #F67AAD, RGB 246, 122, 173) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 604?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 604 (Cranberry light) is Anchor 86 (Mauve Medium Light) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 55 (Pink Mauve Light, 67%) and Anchor 52 (Pink Dark, 66%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 604?
The closest DMC threads to 604 are 957 Geranium pale (ΔE 4.15), 894 Carnation very light (ΔE 6.21), and 605 Cranberry very light (ΔE 6.52). These are useful substitutes when 604 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 604?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 604 (Cranberry light) for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The light 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 604 (Cranberry light)?
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, 604 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.3:1 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 604?
No. DMC 604 (Cranberry light) 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 604?
Diamond Dotz D604 and Diamond Drills USA DMC604 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 604 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 604?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Caron B7 Rose Pink (94%), Perler P242 Cotton Candy (94%), Artkal S S130 Fuschia (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.