DMC 353 Peach
DMC 353 Peach (#fed7cc) is a very light, soft cream. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light, very close at ΔE 2.1; in Madeira, use Madeira 501 Baby Pink Very Light (ΔE 2.3, very close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 353 Peach
#fed7cc · RGB 254, 215, 204
Closest to DMC 353 in other brands
- Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light ΔE 2.1 very close
- Madeira 501 Baby Pink Very Light ΔE 2.3 very close
- Perler Peach ΔE 6.0 close
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 6.9 similar
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 6.3 similar
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 8.3 similar
DMC 353 color values
| Code | 353 |
|---|---|
| Name | Peach |
| Hex (screen) | #fed7cc |
| RGB | 254, 215, 204 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 88.9, a* 11.9, b* 10.5 |
| HSL | 13°, 96 %, 90 % |
| Color family | Cream and ecru, 15 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 88.9) |
| DMC color card | row 01-07 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light, ΔE 2.1 |
DMC 353 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 353: the best is Anchor 1026 at ΔE 2.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1026 | Wineberry Very Light | 2.1 | very close |
| Anchor | 892 | Rose Wine Light | 3.2 | close |
| Anchor | 271 | Soft Carnation | 4.4 | close |
| Madeira | 501 | Baby Pink Very Light | 2.3 | very close |
| Madeira | 305 | Coral Very Light | 3.9 | close |
| Madeira | 814 | Shell Pink Light | 4.6 | close |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 6.0 | close |
| Perler | Carnation Pink | code 80-15276 | 7.0 | similar |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 6.9 | similar |
| Hama | 56 | Red (Glow in the Dark) | 9.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 6.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S67 | Vanilla | 8.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 8.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 9.5 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 353
3 other DMC colors within ΔE 3 of DMC 353, led by DMC 967 Apricot Very Light at ΔE 2.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 967 | Apricot Very Light | #ffded5 | 2.2 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 225 | Shell Pink Ultra Very Light | #ffdfd5 | 2.5 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 754 | Peach Light | #f7cbbf | 2.9 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 818 | Baby Pink | #ffdfd9 | 3.0 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3824 | Apricot Light | #fecdc2 | 3.3 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 963 | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light | #ffd7d7 | 4.7 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 950 | Desert Sand Light | #eed3c4 | 5.2 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 3779 | Rosewood Ultra Very Light | #f8cac8 | 5.2 | a little darker |
Shading DMC 353: lighter and darker cream steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC cream and ecru family, L* from 93 to 85.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 948 | Peach Very Light | 93.1 |
| 3 lighter | 951 | Tawny Light | 91.8 |
| 2 lighter | 225 | Shell Pink Ultra Very Light | 91.2 |
| 1 lighter | 967 | Apricot Very Light | 90.9 |
| this color | 353 | Peach | 88.9 |
| 1 darker | 945 | Tawny | 87.8 |
| 2 darker | 3033 | Mocha Brown Very Light | 86.9 |
| 3 darker | 950 | Desert Sand Light | 86.4 |
| 4 darker | 754 | Peach Light | 85.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 353
One strand each of DMC 963 and DMC 945 models at ΔE 0.5, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 967, ΔE 2.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 353 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 963 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 945 Tawny | #fdd6ca | 0.5 |
| 1 × DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 951 Tawny Light | #fcd6cc | 0.5 |
| 1 × DMC 225 Shell Pink Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 754 Peach Light | #fbd5ca | 0.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 353
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #fed7cc; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 353
Anchor 1026 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 353. It is a little darker, a ΔE of 2.1 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 353 is number 15 of 21 in the DMC cream and ecru family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 967 Apricot Very Light and down to DMC 945 Tawny. With 3 neighbors inside ΔE 3 (DMC 967, DMC 225 and DMC 754), label your bobbins: these are easy to mix up.
DMC 353 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 15.8:1 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 Peach (ΔE 6.0), Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 6.9) and Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (ΔE 6.3); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 353?
Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 353 Peach (ΔE 2.1, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 892 (ΔE 3.2) and Anchor 271 (ΔE 4.4).
What color is DMC 353?
DMC 353 Peach is a very light, soft cream in the cream and ecru family: hex #fed7cc, RGB 254, 215, 204, L* 88.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 353?
Inside DMC, DMC 967 Apricot Very Light is nearest (ΔE 2.2). From other brands, Anchor 1026 (ΔE 2.1) or Madeira 501 (ΔE 2.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 963 and DMC 945 models at ΔE 0.5.
What is DMC 353 in Perler beads?
Perler Peach (#e9bfb9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.0 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 6.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 353?
Madeira 501 Baby Pink Very Light at ΔE 2.3 (very close), then Madeira 305 at ΔE 3.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 754 Peach Light ΔE 2.9
- DMC 963 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light ΔE 4.7
- DMC 950 Desert Sand Light ΔE 5.2
- DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light ΔE 5.2
DMC 353 in other brands
- Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light ΔE 2.1
- Perler Peach ΔE 6.0
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 6.9
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 6.3
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 8.3