DMC 963 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light
On screen, DMC 963 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light reads as a very light, muted beige (#ffd7d7). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light at ΔE 4.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 608 Plum Pale at ΔE 1.5 (very close).
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DMC 963 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light
#ffd7d7 · RGB 255, 215, 215
Closest to DMC 963 in other brands
- Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light ΔE 4.7 close
- Madeira 608 Plum Pale ΔE 1.5 very close
- Perler Carnation Pink ΔE 4.1 close
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 10.4 loose
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 6.4 similar
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 9.1 similar
DMC 963 color values
| Code | 963 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #ffd7d7 |
| RGB | 255, 215, 215 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 89.3, a* 13.9, b* 5.2 |
| HSL | 0°, 100 %, 92 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 4 of 26 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 89.3) |
| DMC color card | row 02-09 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light, ΔE 4.7 |
DMC 963 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 963: the best is Madeira 608 at ΔE 1.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1026 | Wineberry Very Light | 4.7 | close |
| Anchor | 271 | Soft Carnation | 5.1 | close |
| Anchor | 48 | China Rose Very Light | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 608 | Plum Pale | 1.5 | very close |
| Madeira | 814 | Shell Pink Light | 1.9 | very close |
| Madeira | 501 | Baby Pink Very Light | 3.2 | close |
| Perler | Carnation Pink | code 80-15276 | 4.1 | close |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 6.1 | similar |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 10.4 | loose |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 12.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 6.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S35 | Mona Lisa | 7.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 9.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 11.8 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 963
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 963; the nearest, DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3779 | Rosewood Ultra Very Light | #f8cac8 | 3.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 151 | Dusty Rose Very Light | #f0ced4 | 3.6 | a little darker |
| 3713 | Salmon Very Light | #ffe2e2 | 3.8 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 818 | Baby Pink | #ffdfd9 | 4.0 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 761 | Salmon Light | #ffc9c9 | 4.3 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 353 | Peach | #fed7cc | 4.7 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 967 | Apricot Very Light | #ffded5 | 4.8 | a little lighter |
| 3824 | Apricot Light | #fecdc2 | 5.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 963: lighter and darker beige steps
3 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC beige and tan family, L* from 97 to 81.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lighter | 3078 | Golden Yellow Very Light | 97.2 |
| 2 lighter | 3713 | Salmon Very Light | 92.2 |
| 1 lighter | 818 | Baby Pink | 91.3 |
| this color | 963 | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light | 89.3 |
| 1 darker | 3824 | Apricot Light | 86.3 |
| 2 darker | 3779 | Rosewood Ultra Very Light | 85.2 |
| 3 darker | 05 | Driftwood Light | 83.6 |
| 4 darker | 3771 | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | 80.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 963
One strand each of DMC 3713 and DMC 761 models at ΔE 0.3, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3779, ΔE 3.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 963 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3713 Salmon Very Light + 1 × DMC 761 Salmon Light | #ffd6d6 | 0.3 |
| 1 × DMC 3716 Dusty Rose Medium Very Light + 1 × DMC 819 Baby Pink Light | #ffd7d6 | 0.4 |
| 1 × DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 3713 Salmon Very Light | #fcd6d6 | 0.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 963
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #ffd7d7; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 16.0:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 3860 | Cocoa | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with DMC 963
Substituting DMC 963 takes care: Anchor 1026 is a little darker (ΔE 4.7), and Madeira 608 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 1.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 963 is number 4 of 26 in the DMC beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 818 Baby Pink and down to DMC 3824 Apricot Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 963 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 16.0:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Carnation Pink (ΔE 4.1), Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 10.4) and Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (ΔE 6.4); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 963?
Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 963 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.7, close). Runners-up: Anchor 271 (ΔE 5.1) and Anchor 48 (ΔE 6.1).
What color is DMC 963?
DMC 963 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light is a very light, muted beige in the beige and tan family: hex #ffd7d7, RGB 255, 215, 215, L* 89.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 963?
Inside DMC, DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.2). From other brands, Anchor 1026 (ΔE 4.7) or Madeira 608 (ΔE 1.5). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3713 and DMC 761 models at ΔE 0.3.
What is DMC 963 in Perler beads?
Perler Carnation Pink (#f8c7c9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.1 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 10.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 963?
Madeira 608 Plum Pale at ΔE 1.5 (very close), then Madeira 814 at ΔE 1.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light ΔE 3.2
- DMC 151 Dusty Rose Very Light ΔE 3.6
- DMC 353 Peach ΔE 4.7
DMC 963 in other brands
- Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light ΔE 4.7
- Madeira 608 Plum Pale ΔE 1.5
- Perler Carnation Pink ΔE 4.1
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 10.4
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 6.4
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 9.1