963 — Dusty Rose ultra very light
Pinks family#FFBAC4
DMC 963 — Dusty Rose ultra very light — has hex #FFBAC4 and RGB 255, 186, 196. This very light, highly saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 963
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Candy Pink
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 963
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 963 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 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 963
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 963
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 963 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 ultra very light turns up.
DMC 963 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 963.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D963, Diamond Drills USA DMC963. A kit legend or drill bag marked 963 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 963
DMC threads that pair well with 963, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC963 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 963
Known as Dusty Rose ultra very light, DMC 963 is a very light, highly saturated shade sitting in the pinks family. It has a crisp and delicate feel that suits blush accents and cherry blossoms particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ballet themes or baby projects for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 963 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 963 is Dusty Rose ultra very light — a very light pink thread (hex #FFBAC4, RGB 255, 186, 196). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 963?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light) is Anchor 24 (Baby Pink Light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 49 (Pink Light, 85%) and Anchor 1201 (Desert Sand Light, 80%).
Which DMC threads are close to 963?
The closest DMC threads to 963 are 3713 Salmon very light (ΔE 4.74), 151 Dusty Rose very light (ΔE 4.76), and 3689 Mauve light (ΔE 4.82). These are useful substitutes when 963 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 963 good for?
DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 963.
What fabric color works best with DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 963 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.1:1 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 963?
No. DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light) 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 963?
Diamond Dotz D963 and Diamond Drills USA DMC963 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 963 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 963?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Eterna Silk 1750 Carnation Very Light (96%), Needle Necessities C129 Salmon (92%), Gamma 3091 бл.розовый (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.