DMC Mouliné Spécial

957 — Geranium pale

Pinks family

Need details on DMC 957? This light, highly saturated pink shade (Geranium pale) is hex #FF7CA2, RGB 255, 124, 162. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#FF7CA2
RGB
255, 124, 162
HSL
343°, 100%, 74%
Lab
68.2, 53.5, 3.6
Lightness
74%
Light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
343°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for DMC 957

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 957 Geranium pale

Madeira

Rose 0408 87% Good
Pink 0414 82% Good
Baby Pink Medium 0504 80% Good
Bright Pink Light 2707 72% Approx
Rose Medium Light 0612 67% Approx

J&P Coates

Orchid Medium Light 4086 68% Approx
Antique Rose Medium Light 3126 59% Fair
Antique Rose Medium Light 3153 59% Fair
Antique Rose Medium 3176 57% Fair
Salmon Medium 3011 57% Fair

Sullivans

Dusty Rose Light 45347 82% Good
Pink Medium 45196 81% Good
Rose Light 45338 81% Good
Melon Light 45361 80% Good
Carnation Very Light 45247 79% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 105 105 76% Approx
Cosmo 354 354 66% Approx
Cosmo 203 203 66% Approx
Cosmo 812 812 63% Fair
Cosmo 222 222 61% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Pink Champagne Pink Champagne 64% Fair
Pink Posey Pink Posey 60% Fair
Sea Shelley Sea Shelley 44% Fair
Carrie Berry Carrie Berry 41% Fair
Organza Pink Organza Pink 36% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Crepe Myrtle 2275 58% Fair
Watermelon Punch 2262 53% Fair
Busy Lizzie 2272 51% Fair
Sweetheart Rose 2279 44% Fair
Emma's Pink 2280 42% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Poppy 0760 67% Approx
Victorian Pink 0720 66% Approx
Bubblegum 0790 65% Approx
Hibiscus 0780 54% Fair
Red Grape 0340 47% Fair

Valdani

Cranberry light 48 79% Approx
Cranberry very light 557 64% Fair
Salmon 62 55% Fair
Plum very light 52 46% Fair
Mauve light O557 45% Fair

Crescent Colours

Pink Posey 024 77% Approx
Pink Champagne 056 56% Fair
Bella Rosa 047 51% Fair
Organza Pink 022 51% Fair
Little Pink Peony 121 50% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 957

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 957

DMC threads that pair well with 957, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

DMC 957 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About DMC 957

A light, highly saturated entry in the pinks family, DMC 957 carries the name Geranium pale with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and easy, perfect for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on florals and skin tones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is DMC 957?

DMC 957 is called Geranium pale. It's a light pink shade (hex #FF7CA2, RGB 255, 124, 162) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.

What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 957?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 957 (Geranium pale) is Anchor 52 (Pink Dark) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 33 (Pink Bright, 85%) and Anchor 40 (Rose, 74%).

What's a good substitute for DMC 957?

The closest DMC threads to 957 are 894 Carnation very light (ΔE 2.18), 3708 Melon light (ΔE 4), and 604 Cranberry light (ΔE 4.15). These are useful substitutes when 957 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use DMC 957?

Cross-stitchers pull DMC 957 (Geranium pale) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.