DMC Mouliné Spécial

760 — Salmon

Reds family

Looking up DMC 760? It's Salmon, a medium-light red shade (#E5787F / RGB 229, 120, 127). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#E5787F
RGB
229, 120, 127
HSL
356°, 68%, 68%
Lab
63.0, 42.8, 15.6
Lightness
68%
Light
Saturation
68%
Rich
Hue
356°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 760

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

DMC 760 Salmon

Madeira

Salmon Medium 0405 88% Good
2406 2406 82% Good
Bright Pink Light 2707 75% Approx
Pink Medium 0413 70% Approx
Rose Medium 0409 66% Approx

J&P Coates

China Rose Medium Dark 3282 85% Good
Antique Rose Medium 3176 83% Good
Salmon Medium 3011 76% Approx
Antique Rose Medium Light 3126 74% Approx
Antique Rose Medium Light 3153 74% Approx

Sullivans

Salmon 45191 89% Good
Shell Pink Medium Light 45467 73% Approx
Apricot 45341 71% Approx
Terra Cotta Very Light 45190 69% Approx
Dusty Rose Medium 45296 66% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 853 853 72% Approx
Cosmo 105 105 71% Approx
Cosmo 441 441 69% Approx
Cosmo 462 462 68% Approx
Cosmo 834A 834A 62% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Sea Shelley Sea Shelley 77% Approx
Blushing Beauty Blushing Beauty 63% Fair
Sugar and Spice Sugar and Spice 55% Fair
Pink Posey Pink Posey 52% Fair
Rose Petal Rose Petal 51% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Peony 2271 78% Approx
Watermelon Punch 2262 69% Approx
Mexicali (obsolete) 2251 66% Approx
Hibiscus 2278 66% Approx
Busy Lizzie 2272 60% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Hibiscus 0780 81% Good
Victorian Pink 0720 81% Good
Poppy 0760 80% Good
Coral Reef 0591 68% Approx
Clover 0770 68% Approx

Valdani

Salmon 62 100% Excellent
Carnation light 46 60% Fair
Terra Cotta light 68 45% Fair
Carnation medium 71 43% Fair
Apricot 69A 41% Fair

Crescent Colours

Blushing Beauty 169 92% Good
Secondhand Rose 124 66% Approx
Shrimp Cocktail 038 65% Approx
Pink Champagne 056 59% Fair
Bella Rosa 047 59% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 760

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

Color Harmonies for DMC 760

DMC threads that pair well with 760, 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

Reds Family

DMC 760 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About DMC 760

Meet DMC 760, Salmon — a vivid, medium-light thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as crisp and versatile — a go-to choice for poppies and cardinal birds. It also turns up in patterns built around apple motifs and ladybug designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 760 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 760 is Salmon — a medium-light red thread (hex #E5787F, RGB 229, 120, 127). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 760?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 760 (Salmon) is Anchor 26 (Baby Pink Medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1022 (Dusty Rose Light, 86%) and Anchor 31 (Pink Bright Light, 82%).

Which DMC threads are close to 760?

The closest DMC threads to 760 are 152 Shell Pink medium light (ΔE 5.53), 3733 Dusty Rose (ΔE 5.61), and 3706 Melon medium (ΔE 5.63). These are useful substitutes when 760 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 760 good for?

DMC 760 (Salmon) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. 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 760.