967 — Apricot very light
Pinks family#FFBEA9
Looking up DMC 967? It's Apricot very light, a light pink shade (#FFBEA9 / RGB 255, 190, 169). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 967
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Pearlescent Tutu
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 967
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 967 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 967 (Apricot very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 967
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 967
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 967 (Apricot very light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
DMC 967 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 Apricot very light turns up.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D967, Diamond Drills USA DMC967. A kit legend or drill bag marked 967 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 967
DMC threads that pair well with 967, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC967 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 967
Apricot very light (catalog code DMC 967) is a light, highly saturated shade from the pinks family. Expect a fresh and easy look that suits peony petals, flamingo designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 967?
DMC 967 is called Apricot very light. It's a light pink shade (hex #FFBEA9, RGB 255, 190, 169) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 967?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 967 (Apricot very light) is Anchor 868 (Peach Flesh) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 4146 (Flesh Light, 75%) and Anchor 336 (Mahogany Ultra Very Light, 72%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 967?
The closest DMC threads to 967 are 754 Peach light (ΔE 3.79), 225 Shell Pink ultra very light (ΔE 5.9), and 3774 Desert Sand very light (ΔE 6.14). These are useful substitutes when 967 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 967?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 967 (Apricot very light) for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The 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 967 (Apricot 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, 967 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Does DMC 967 come in a satin, metallic, or Étoile version?
Yes. The same number is made as DMC Light Effects E967. The base shade is matched across the lines, but the fiber changes the look: Satin is a high-sheen rayon, Light Effects is a metallic polyester most people blend one strand at a time, and Étoile is cotton with a sparkle filament that stitches like ordinary floss.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 967?
Diamond Dotz D967 and Diamond Drills USA DMC967 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 967 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 967?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (95%), Artkal C C22 Bubble Gun (95%), Artkal A A22 Bubble Gun (95%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.