948 — Peach very light
Oranges family
Looking up DMC 948? It's Peach very light, a very light orange shade (#FDD5C1 / RGB 253, 213, 193). 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 948
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 948
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 948
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like DMC 948 (Peach very light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for DMC 948
DMC threads that pair well with 948, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 948 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 948
DMC 948 is the floss known as Peach very light: a highly saturated, very light member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. The shade reads as airy and bright — a go-to choice for warm accents and seasonal designs. It also turns up in patterns built around pumpkins and marigolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 948 look like?
DMC 948 (Peach very light) is a very light shade in the oranges family with hex #FDD5C1 and RGB 253, 213, 193. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 948?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 948 (Peach very light) is Anchor 892 (Shell Pink Very Light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1010 (Copper Very Light, 76%) and Anchor 376 (Dusty Flesh Light, 68%).
What DMC colors are similar to 948?
The closest DMC threads to 948 are 20 Shrimp (ΔE 4.4), 3774 Desert Sand very light (ΔE 5.56), and 543 Beige Brown ultra very light (ΔE 6.35). These are useful substitutes when 948 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 948?
Reach for DMC 948 (Peach very light) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 948.
What fabric color works best with DMC 948 (Peach very light)?
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, 948 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 15.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.