961 — Dusty Rose dark
Pinks family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 961
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 961
DMC threads that pair well with 961, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 961 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 54 (Pink Very Dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 41 (Rose Dark, 81%) and Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark, 79%).
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.