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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 760
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 760
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 760
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 760
DMC threads that pair well with 760, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 760 (Salmon)?
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, 760 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.