956 — Geranium
Pinks family#F94472
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.
About DMC 956
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Hot Pink
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 956
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 956 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 956 (Geranium) in any brand.
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.
DMC 956 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 Geranium turns up.
DMC 956 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 956.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D956, Diamond Drills USA DMC956. A kit legend or drill bag marked 956 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 956
DMC threads that pair well with 956, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC956 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 54 (Pink Very Dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 41 (Rose Dark, 78%) and Anchor 40 (Rose, 74%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 956?
No. DMC 956 (Geranium) 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 956?
Diamond Dotz D956 and Diamond Drills USA DMC956 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 956 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 956?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Eterna Silk 1790 Carnation Medium Dark (96%), Ariadna 1559 (93%), Artkal S SN4 Neon Rose (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.