776 — Pink Medium
Reds family
DMC 776 (Pink Medium) is a light, highly saturated red shade with hex code #FCA8AD and RGB values 252, 168, 173. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 776
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 776
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 776
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, DMC 776 (Pink Medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 776 (Pink Medium) sits a hair from DMC 761 (Salmon light) (ΔE 1.47) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for DMC 776
DMC threads that pair well with 776, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 776 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 776
Known as Pink Medium, DMC 776 is a light, highly saturated shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a gentle and clear presence to projects featuring ladybug designs or barn scenes. Look for it in charts that feature tomato patterns or roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 776 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 776 is Pink Medium — a light red thread (hex #FCA8AD, RGB 252, 168, 173). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 776?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 776 (Pink Medium) is Anchor 24 (Baby Pink Light) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 25 (Baby Pink, 75%) and Anchor 1020 (Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light, 74%).
Which DMC threads are close to 776?
The closest DMC threads to 776 are 761 Salmon light (ΔE 1.47), 963 Dusty Rose ultra very light (ΔE 5.1), and 151 Dusty Rose very light (ΔE 5.27). These are useful substitutes when 776 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 776 good for?
DMC 776 (Pink Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 776.
What fabric color works best with DMC 776 (Pink Medium)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 776 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.