What color is DMC 151?

DMC 151 is Very Light Dusty Rose, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F0CED4 (RGB 240, 206, 212), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 151?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 151. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 151?

Among DMC's 10 Dusty Rose shades, the next lighter one is DMC 963 Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose and the next darker one is DMC 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose.

Can I get DMC 151 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 151 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 151 Very Light Dusty Rose

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 151.

Code151

NameVery Light Dusty Rose

Hex#F0CED4

RGB240, 206, 212

HSL349°, 53%, 87%

CIELAB85.7, 12.9, 1.4

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 151. Pick a substitute by eye from the similar shades below, or browse the DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Dusty Rose shades

All 10 DMC Dusty Rose shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 151 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 151

Color-wheel combinations that start from 151, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

151Very Light Dusty RoseThis color
828Very Light Sky Blue

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

153Very Light Violet
151Very Light Dusty RoseThis color
3774Very Light Desert Sand

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

151Very Light Dusty RoseThis color
369Very Light Pistachio Green
3841Pale Baby Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 151?: DMC 151 is Very Light Dusty Rose, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F0CED4 (RGB 240, 206, 212), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 151?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 151. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 151?: Among DMC's 10 Dusty Rose shades, the next lighter one is DMC 963 Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose and the next darker one is DMC 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose.
Can I get DMC 151 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 151 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 151

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