967 — Apricot very light
Reds family
Looking up DMC 967? It's Apricot very light, a light red shade (#FFBEA9 / RGB 255, 190, 169). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 967
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 967
DMC threads that pair well with 967, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 967 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 967
Apricot very light (catalog code DMC 967) is a light, highly saturated shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. Expect a fresh and easy look that suits cardinal birds, apple motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching ladybug designs or barn scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 967?
DMC 967 is called Apricot very light. It's a light red shade (hex #FFBEA9, RGB 255, 190, 169) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold 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 6 (Peach Very Light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1012 (Flesh, 84%) and Anchor 8 (Peach Light, 75%).
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 holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. 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.