962 — Dusty Rose medium
Pinks family
Looking up DMC 962? It's Dusty Rose medium, a medium-light pink shade (#E46486 / RGB 228, 100, 134). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 962
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 962
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 962
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose) is so near (ΔE 2.12), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for DMC 962
DMC threads that pair well with 962, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 962 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 962
DMC 962 is the floss known as Dusty Rose medium: a vivid, medium-light member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as balanced and lively — a go-to choice for romantic motifs and blush accents. It also turns up in patterns built around cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 962 look like?
DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium) is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #E46486 and RGB 228, 100, 134. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 962?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium) is Anchor 54 (Pink Very Dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 40 (Rose, 81%) and Anchor 27 (Baby Pink Dark, 69%).
What DMC colors are similar to 962?
The closest DMC threads to 962 are 3733 Dusty Rose (ΔE 2.12), 899 Rose medium (ΔE 2.46), and 3688 Mauve medium (ΔE 3.57). These are useful substitutes when 962 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 962?
Reach for DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 962.
What fabric color works best with DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium)?
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, 962 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.