What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 152?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 969 or 895 for DMC 152 Shell Pink Med Light. By color, the closest Anchor is 969 (91% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Pinks
DMC 152 Shell Pink Med Light
- Anchor equivalent
- 969 or 895
- Closest DMC substitute
- 758 88%
Out of DMC 152 Shell Pink Med Light, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #E2A099
- RGB
- 226, 160, 153
- Family
- Pinks
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 152
The DMC colors closest to DMC 152 Shell Pink Med Light, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 758Terra Cotta Vy Lt88% · Great
- 3688Mauve Medium87% · Great
- 760Salmon86% · Great
- 3354Dusty Rose Light84% · Closest
- 352Coral Light84% · Closest
- 224Shell Pink Very Light83% · Closest
DMC 152 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Hand-dyed shades charted to DMC 152
- The Gentle Art: 7090 Faded Rose (full The Gentle Art chart)
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 301 or 204; Paternayan 834 or 874. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC pinks, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 152 Shell Pink Med Light.
Stitching with DMC 152
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 152?
The closest other DMC colors are 758 Terra Cotta Vy Lt (88%), 3688 Mauve Medium (87%), 760 Salmon (86%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 152 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.