Cat in the Sun
Includes DMC 956 in its default stitch grid.
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Geranium. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 956
- Name
- Geranium
- Hex
- #FF9191
- RGB (0-255)
- 255, 145, 145
- CIELAB (D65)
- 71.93, 41.33, 18.34
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 956
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 352 Coral Light | #FD9C97 | 2.83 |
| 3712 Salmon Medium | #F18787 | 3.18 |
| 962 Dusty Rose Medium | #E68A8A | 4.47 |
| 893 Carnation Light | #FC90A2 | 5.86 |
| 892 Carnation Medium | #FF798C | 6.38 |
Free patterns using DMC 956
Black Cat and Fern
Includes DMC 956 in its default stitch grid.
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Blue Tit in Blossom
Includes DMC 956 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Geranium 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.