601 DMC color
Cranberry Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 601
- Name
- Cranberry Dark
- Hex
- #D1286A
- RGB (0-255)
- 209, 40, 106
- CIELAB (D65)
- 47.13, 67.03, 5.13
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 601
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 600 Cranberry Very Dark | #CD2F63 | 2.08 |
| 3804 Cyclamen Pink Dark | #E02876 | 3.55 |
| 3350 Dusty Rose Ultra Dark | #BC4365 | 4.52 |
| 602 Cranberry Medium | #E24874 | 7.37 |
| 3803 Mauve Dark | #AB3357 | 7.46 |
Free patterns to try with 601
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Cranberry Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 601. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Cranberry Dark in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.