962 — Dusty Rose medium
Pinks family#E46486
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.
About DMC 962
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Antique Rose
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 962
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 962 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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Other threads & beads
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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 962 (Dusty Rose medium) in any brand.
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.
DMC 962 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 medium turns up.
DMC 962 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 962.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D962, Diamond Drills USA DMC962. A kit legend or drill bag marked 962 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 962
DMC threads that pair well with 962, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC962 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 62 (Cerise Light) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 76 (Plum Medium Light, 91%) and Anchor 40 (Rose, 81%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 962?
No. DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium) 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 962?
Diamond Dotz D962 and Diamond Drills USA DMC962 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 962 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 962?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Caron 154 Firecracker (93%), Rainbow Gallery FT20 Raspberry (93%), Dimensions 13176 Dusty Rose very dark (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.