948 — Peach very light
Oranges family#FDD5C1
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.
About DMC 948
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Himalayan Salt
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 948
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 948 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 948 (Peach very light) in any brand.
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.
DMC 948 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Peach very light turns up.
DMC 948 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 948.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D948, Diamond Drills USA DMC948. A kit legend or drill bag marked 948 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 948
DMC threads that pair well with 948, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC948 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 1012 (Flesh) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 6 (Peach Very Light, 85%) and Anchor 778 (Flesh Very Light, 80%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 948?
No. DMC 948 (Peach very light) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 948?
Diamond Dotz D948 and Diamond Drills USA DMC948 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 948 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 948?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Coats Rayon 161 Peach (100%), Eterna Silk 1210 Chicory Light (95%), Coco K05 (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.