961 DMC color
Dusty Rose Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 961
- Name
- Dusty Rose Dark
- Hex
- #CF7373
- RGB (0-255)
- 207, 115, 115
- CIELAB (D65)
- 58.76, 36.01, 16.08
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 961
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3687 Mauve | #C96B70 | 2.82 |
| 3328 Salmon Dark | #E36D6D | 4.06 |
| 3722 Shell Pink Medium | #BC6C64 | 5.18 |
| 223 Shell Pink Light | #CC847C | 5.30 |
| 351 Coral | #E96A67 | 5.63 |
Free patterns to try with 961
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Dusty Rose Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 961. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Dusty Rose 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.