605 — Cranberry very light
Pinks family#FE98C1
Below: DMC 605 (Cranberry very light), a light, highly saturated pink shade with hex #FE98C1 and RGB 254, 152, 193. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 605
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Rosebud
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 605
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 605 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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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 605 (Cranberry very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 605
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 605
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like DMC 605 (Cranberry very light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
DMC 605 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 very light turns up.
DMC 605 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 605.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D605, Diamond Drills USA DMC605. A kit legend or drill bag marked 605 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 605
DMC threads that pair well with 605, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC605 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 605
DMC 605 is the floss known as Cranberry very light: a highly saturated, light member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. The soft and lively character of this shade lends itself well to flamingo designs and tulip blooms. Stitchers frequently choose it for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 605 look like?
DMC 605 (Cranberry very light) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #FE98C1 and RGB 254, 152, 193. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 605?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 605 (Cranberry very light) is Anchor 55 (Pink Mauve Light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 66 (Dusty Plum Light, 73%) and Anchor 60 (Cerise Ultra Very Light, 72%).
What DMC colors are similar to 605?
The closest DMC threads to 605 are 3716 Dusty Rose very light (ΔE 4.9), 3689 Mauve light (ΔE 6.02), and 151 Dusty Rose very light (ΔE 6.4). These are useful substitutes when 605 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 605?
Reach for DMC 605 (Cranberry very light) when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 605.
What fabric color works best with DMC 605 (Cranberry very 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, 605 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.5:1 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 605?
No. DMC 605 (Cranberry very 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 605?
Diamond Dotz D605 and Diamond Drills USA DMC605 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 605 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 605?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Eterna Silk 2140 Raspberry Light (93%), Luca-S 58 (87%), Olde Willow 113 Cotton Candy (85%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.