961 — Dusty Rose dark
Pinks family#D94B6F
DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark) is a medium-light, vivid pink shade with hex code #D94B6F and RGB values 217, 75, 111. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 961
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Rose Garden
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 961
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 961 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 961 (Dusty Rose dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 961
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 961
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 335 (Rose), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.72). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
DMC 961 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 Dusty Rose dark turns up.
DMC 961 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 961.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D961, Diamond Drills USA DMC961. A kit legend or drill bag marked 961 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 961
DMC threads that pair well with 961, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC961 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 961
Dusty Rose dark (catalog code DMC 961) is a medium-light, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a fresh and confident presence to projects featuring skin tones or romantic motifs. Look for it in charts that feature blush accents or cherry blossoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 961?
DMC 961 is called Dusty Rose dark. It's a medium-light pink shade (hex #D94B6F, RGB 217, 75, 111) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 961?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark) is Anchor 57 (Pink Mauve Medium Dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 63 (Cerise, 85%) and Anchor 41 (Rose Dark, 83%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 961?
The closest DMC threads to 961 are 335 Rose (ΔE 2.72), 3833 Raspberry light (ΔE 3.03), and 602 Cranberry medium (ΔE 4.99). These are useful substitutes when 961 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 961?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark) for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 961 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.2:1 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 961?
No. DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark) 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 961?
Diamond Dotz D961 and Diamond Drills USA DMC961 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 961 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 961?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Dimensions 13056 Cranberry medium (91%), Soie d'Alger 3014 Cranberry medium (90%), Luca-S 47 (87%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.