DMC Mouliné Spécial

604 — Cranberry light

Pinks family

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.

Hex
#F67AAD
RGB
246, 122, 173
HSL
335°, 87%, 72%
Lab
66.9, 52.8, -4.7
Lightness
72%
Light
Saturation
87%
Vivid
Hue
335°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for DMC 604

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

DMC 604 Cranberry light

Madeira

Rose Medium Light 0612 82% Good
Pink Purple Medium 2713 76% Approx
Plum Very Light 0606 74% Approx
Pink 0414 70% Approx
Rose 0408 69% Approx

J&P Coates

Orchid Medium Light 4086 65% Approx
Orchid Medium 4087 50% Fair
Lavender Medium Light 4302 49% Fair
Magenta Dark 3063 44% Fair
Antique Rose Medium 3176 41% Fair

Sullivans

Melon Light 45361 92% Good
Geranium Pale 45292 91% Good
Cranberry Light 45139 90% Good
Carnation Very Light 45247 88% Good
Cyclamen Pink Light 45403 81% Good

Cosmo

Cosmo 354 354 82% Good
Cosmo 203 203 79% Approx
Cosmo 222 222 77% Approx
Cosmo 113 113 76% Approx
Cosmo 501 501 71% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Pink Champagne Pink Champagne 73% Approx
Pink Posey Pink Posey 65% Approx
Organza Pink Organza Pink 44% Fair
Carrie Berry Carrie Berry 41% Fair
Sea Shelley Sea Shelley 35% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Crepe Myrtle 2275 52% Fair
Busy Lizzie 2272 51% Fair
Watermelon Punch 2262 44% Fair
Emma's Pink 2280 41% Fair
Sweetheart Rose 2279 36% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Bubblegum 0790 83% Good
Victorian Pink 0720 55% Fair
Poppy 0760 54% Fair
Red Grape 0340 46% Fair
Hibiscus 0780 44% Fair

Valdani

Cranberry light 48 100% Excellent
Cranberry very light 557 67% Approx
Plum very light 52 64% Fair
Plum ultra light 45 56% Fair
Mauve light O557 42% Fair

Crescent Colours

Pink Posey 024 82% Good
Organza Pink 022 57% Fair
Pink Champagne 056 55% Fair
Bella Rosa 047 46% Fair
Little Pink Peony 121 44% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 604

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

Color Harmonies for DMC 604

DMC threads that pair well with 604, 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 604 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 52 (Pink Dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 66 (Dusty Plum Light, 79%) and Anchor 75 (Plum Light, 74%).

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.