What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 957?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 50 for DMC 957 Geranium Pale. By color, the closest Anchor is 50 (93% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Pinks
DMC 957 Geranium Pale
- Anchor equivalent
- 50
- Closest DMC substitute
- 3716 93%
Out of DMC 957 Geranium Pale, 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
- #FDB5B5
- RGB
- 253, 181, 181
- Family
- Pinks
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 957
The DMC colors closest to DMC 957 Geranium Pale, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 3716Dusty Rose Med Vy Lt93% · Excellent
- 760Salmon92% · Great
- 3326Rose Light90% · Great
- 894Carnation Very Light90% · Great
- 776Pink Medium90% · Great
- 3689Mauve Light89% · Great
DMC 957 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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Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 942 or 753; Paternayan 945 or 933. 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 957 Geranium Pale.
Stitching with DMC 957
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 957?
The closest other DMC colors are 3716 Dusty Rose Med Vy Lt (93%), 760 Salmon (92%), 3326 Rose Light (90%). 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 957 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.