761 — Salmon light
Reds family
DMC 761 — Salmon light — has hex #F5A3A8 and RGB 245, 163, 168. This light, highly saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 761
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 761
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 761
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 761 (Salmon 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.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 776 (Pink Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.47). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for DMC 761
DMC threads that pair well with 761, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 761 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 761
Salmon light (catalog code DMC 761) is a light, highly saturated shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a fresh and easy feel that suits cardinal birds and apple motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ladybug designs or barn scenes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 761?
DMC 761 is called Salmon light. It's a light red shade (hex #F5A3A8, RGB 245, 163, 168) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 761?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 761 (Salmon light) is Anchor 24 (Baby Pink Light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 25 (Baby Pink, 79%) and Anchor 36 (Pink Bright Very Light, 77%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 761?
The closest DMC threads to 761 are 776 Pink Medium (ΔE 1.47), 3326 Rose light (776) (ΔE 5.15), and 151 Dusty Rose very light (ΔE 5.19). These are useful substitutes when 761 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 761?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 761 (Salmon light) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. 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 761 (Salmon 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, 761 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.