What color is DMC 601?

DMC 601 is Dark Cranberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D1286A (RGB 209, 40, 106), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 601?

Anchor 57 is the closest published match for DMC 601, and some conversion charts list Anchor 63 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 601?

Among DMC's 6 Cranberry shades, the next lighter one is DMC 602 Medium Cranberry and the next darker one is DMC 600 Very Dark Cranberry.

Can I get DMC 601 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 601 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 601 Dark Cranberry

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 601.

Code601

NameDark Cranberry

Hex#D1286A

RGB209, 40, 106

HSL337°, 68%, 49%

CIELAB47.1, 67.0, 5.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 601 is Anchor 57 (some charts list 63). 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 Cranberry shades

All 6 DMC Cranberry 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 601 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 601

Color-wheel combinations that start from 601, 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.

601Dark CranberryThis color
912Light Emerald Green

Analogous

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

3607Light Plum
601Dark CranberryThis color
666Bright Christmas Red

Triadic

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

601Dark CranberryThis color
703Chartreuse
797Royal Blue

Split complementary

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

601Dark CranberryThis color
702Kelly Green
3844Dark Bright Turquoise

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 601?: DMC 601 is Dark Cranberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D1286A (RGB 209, 40, 106), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 601?: Anchor 57 is the closest published match for DMC 601, and some conversion charts list Anchor 63 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 601?: Among DMC's 6 Cranberry shades, the next lighter one is DMC 602 Medium Cranberry and the next darker one is DMC 600 Very Dark Cranberry.
Can I get DMC 601 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 601 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 601

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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