What color is DMC 152?

DMC 152 is Medium Light Shell Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E2A099 (RGB 226, 160, 153), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 152?

Anchor 969 is the closest published match for DMC 152. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 152?

Among DMC's 7 Shell Pink shades, the next lighter one is DMC 223 Light Shell Pink and the next darker one is DMC 3722 Medium Shell Pink.

Can I get DMC 152 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 152 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

152

DMC 152 Medium Light Shell Pink

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 152.

Code152

NameMedium Light Shell Pink

Hex#E2A099

RGB226, 160, 153

HSL6°, 56%, 74%

CIELAB72.0, 23.6, 13.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 152 is Anchor 969. See the full 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 Shell Pink shades

All 7 DMC Shell Pink 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 152 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 152

Color-wheel combinations that start from 152, 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.

152Medium Light Shell PinkThis color
3766Light Peacock Blue

Analogous

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

3608Very Light Plum
152Medium Light Shell PinkThis color
738Very Light Tan

Triadic

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

152Medium Light Shell PinkThis color
954Nile Green
209Dark Lavender

Split complementary

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

152Medium Light Shell PinkThis color
955Light Nile Green
156Medium Light Blue Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 152?: DMC 152 is Medium Light Shell Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E2A099 (RGB 226, 160, 153), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 152?: Anchor 969 is the closest published match for DMC 152. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 152?: Among DMC's 7 Shell Pink shades, the next lighter one is DMC 223 Light Shell Pink and the next darker one is DMC 3722 Medium Shell Pink.
Can I get DMC 152 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 152 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 152

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