What color is DMC 353?

DMC 353 is Peach, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FBC8B8 (RGB 251, 200, 184), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 353?

Anchor 6 is the closest published match for DMC 353, and some conversion charts list Anchor 8 instead. 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 353?

DMC 353 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Peach shades. The next lighter one is DMC 754 Light Peach.

Can I get DMC 353 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 353 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 353 Peach

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 353.

Code353

NamePeach

Hex#FBC8B8

RGB251, 200, 184

HSL14°, 89%, 85%

CIELAB84.6, 15.8, 14.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 353 is Anchor 6 (some charts list 8). 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 Peach shades

All 3 DMC Peach 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 353 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 353

Color-wheel combinations that start from 353, 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.

353PeachThis color
827Very Light Blue

Analogous

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

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.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 353?: DMC 353 is Peach, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FBC8B8 (RGB 251, 200, 184), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 353?: Anchor 6 is the closest published match for DMC 353, and some conversion charts list Anchor 8 instead. 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 353?: DMC 353 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Peach shades. The next lighter one is DMC 754 Light Peach.
Can I get DMC 353 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 353 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 353

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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