778 — Antique Mauve very light
Reds family
DMC 778 — Antique Mauve very light — has hex #C9949E and RGB 201, 148, 158. This medium-light, moderately 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 778
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 778
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 778
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 778
DMC threads that pair well with 778, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 778 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 778
DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a balanced and versatile feel that suits tomato patterns and roses particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with hearts or holiday designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 778 look like?
DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #C9949E and RGB 201, 148, 158. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 778?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light) is Anchor 1016 (Antique Mauve Very Light) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 969 (Dusty Violet Medium, 78%) and Anchor 894 (Shell Pink Medium Light, 75%).
What DMC colors are similar to 778?
The closest DMC threads to 778 are 3727 Antique Mauve light (ΔE 4.1), 224 Shell Pink very light (ΔE 6.76), and 152 Shell Pink medium light (ΔE 6.88). These are useful substitutes when 778 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 778?
Reach for DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 778.
What fabric color works best with DMC 778 (Antique Mauve 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, 778 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.