DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light
On screen, DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light reads as a light, soft pink (#ffc0cd). The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 73 Antique Rose Very Light, very close at ΔE 1.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light (ΔE 0.8, identical).
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DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light
#ffc0cd · RGB 255, 192, 205
Closest to DMC 605 in other brands
- Anchor 73 Antique Rose Very Light ΔE 1.7 very close
- Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light ΔE 0.8 identical
- Perler Flamingo ΔE 4.5 close
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 9.7 similar
- Artkal S SG2 Glow Pink ΔE 6.6 similar
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 10.3 loose
DMC 605 color values
| Code | 605 |
|---|---|
| Name | Cranberry Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #ffc0cd |
| RGB | 255, 192, 205 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 83.6, a* 24.4, b* 2.3 |
| HSL | 348°, 100 %, 88 % |
| Color family | Pink, 5 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 83.6) |
| DMC color card | row 03-12 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 73 Antique Rose Very Light, ΔE 1.7 |
DMC 605 equivalents in other brands
1 pick below reads as identical to DMC 605; the loosest listed is Nabbi N10 at ΔE 16.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 73 | Antique Rose Very Light | 1.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 48 | China Rose Very Light | 2.2 | very close |
| Anchor | 23 | Baby Pink | 2.9 | very close |
| Madeira | 503 | Baby Pink Medium Light | 0.8 | identical |
| Madeira | 607 | Plum Ultra Very Light | 1.4 | very close |
| Madeira | 502 | Baby Pink Light | 3.5 | close |
| Perler | Flamingo | code 80-15203 | 4.5 | close |
| Perler | Carnation Pink | code 80-15276 | 4.8 | close |
| Hama | 95 | Pastel Rose | 9.7 | similar |
| Hama | 72 | Translucent Pink | 9.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | SG2 | Glow Pink | 6.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 7.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 10.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 16.6 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 605
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 605; the nearest, DMC 3708 Melon Light, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3708 | Melon Light | #ffcbd5 | 3.1 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3689 | Mauve Light | #fbbfc2 | 3.5 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 604 | Cranberry Light | #ffb0be | 4.1 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 894 | Carnation Very Light | #ffb2bb | 4.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 776 | Pink Medium | #fcb0b9 | 4.5 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3716 | Dusty Rose Medium Very Light | #ffbdbd | 4.8 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 3706 | Melon Medium | #ffadbc | 4.9 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 761 | Salmon Light | #ffc9c9 | 5.0 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading DMC 605: lighter and darker pink steps
3 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC pink family, L* from 86 to 79.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lighter | 3708 | Melon Light | 86.4 |
| 2 lighter | 151 | Dusty Rose Very Light | 85.7 |
| 1 lighter | 761 | Salmon Light | 85.6 |
| this color | 605 | Cranberry Very Light | 83.6 |
| 1 darker | 3716 | Dusty Rose Medium Very Light | 82.6 |
| 2 darker | 894 | Carnation Very Light | 80.0 |
| 3 darker | 604 | Cranberry Light | 79.6 |
| 4 darker | 776 | Pink Medium | 79.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 605
One strand each of DMC 603 and DMC 963 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3708, ΔE 3.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 605 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 603 Cranberry + 1 × DMC 963 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light | #ffc0cb | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 3708 Melon Light + 1 × DMC 604 Cranberry Light | #ffbeca | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 3708 Melon Light + 1 × DMC 3706 Melon Medium | #ffbdc9 | 0.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 605
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #ffc0cd; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 605
Anchor 73 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 605. It is slightly more muted, a ΔE of 1.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 605 is number 5 of 44 in the DMC pink family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 761 Salmon Light and down to DMC 3716 Dusty Rose Medium Very Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 605 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.7:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Flamingo (ΔE 4.5), Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 9.7) and Artkal S SG2 Glow Pink (ΔE 6.6); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 605?
Anchor 73 Antique Rose Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light (ΔE 1.7, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 48 (ΔE 2.2) and Anchor 23 (ΔE 2.9).
What color is DMC 605?
DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light is a light, soft pink in the pink family: hex #ffc0cd, RGB 255, 192, 205, L* 83.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 605?
Inside DMC, DMC 3708 Melon Light is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, Anchor 73 (ΔE 1.7) or Madeira 503 (ΔE 0.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 603 and DMC 963 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is DMC 605 in Perler beads?
Perler Flamingo (#f2afb7) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.5 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 9.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 605?
Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light at ΔE 0.8 (identical), then Madeira 607 at ΔE 1.4.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3708 Melon Light ΔE 3.1
DMC 605 in other brands
- Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light ΔE 0.8
- Perler Flamingo ΔE 4.5
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 9.7
- Artkal S SG2 Glow Pink ΔE 6.6
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 10.3