956 — Geranium
Pinks family
DMC 956 — Geranium — has hex #F94472 and RGB 249, 68, 114. This medium-light, highly saturated pink 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 956
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 956
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 956
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, DMC 956 (Geranium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 956 (Geranium) sits a hair from DMC 893 (Carnation light) (ΔE 2.85) — 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 956
DMC threads that pair well with 956, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 956 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 956
Known as Geranium, DMC 956 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a crisp and versatile feel that suits tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with rose buds or florals for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 956 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 956 is Geranium — a medium-light pink thread (hex #F94472, RGB 249, 68, 114). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 956?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 956 (Geranium) is Anchor 27 (Baby Pink Dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 54 (Pink Very Dark, 74%) and Anchor 40 (Rose, 64%).
Which DMC threads are close to 956?
The closest DMC threads to 956 are 893 Carnation light (ΔE 2.85), 899 Rose medium (ΔE 5.3), and 961 Dusty Rose dark (ΔE 5.7). These are useful substitutes when 956 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 956 good for?
DMC 956 (Geranium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 956.
What fabric color works best with DMC 956 (Geranium)?
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, 956 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.