What color is DMC 602?

DMC 602 is Medium Cranberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E24874 (RGB 226, 72, 116), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 602?

Anchor 63 is the closest published match for DMC 602, and some conversion charts list Anchor 57 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 602?

Among DMC's 6 Cranberry shades, the next lighter one is DMC 603 Cranberry and the next darker one is DMC 601 Dark Cranberry.

Can I get DMC 602 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 602 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 602 Medium Cranberry

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 602.

Code602

NameMedium Cranberry

Hex#E24874

RGB226, 72, 116

HSL343°, 73%, 58%

CIELAB54.1, 62.4, 9.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 602 is Anchor 63 (some charts list 57). 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 602 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 602

Color-wheel combinations that start from 602, 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.

602Medium CranberryThis color
954Nile Green

Analogous

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

3607Light Plum
602Medium CranberryThis color
721Medium Orange Spice

Triadic

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

602Medium CranberryThis color
703Chartreuse
797Royal Blue

Split complementary

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

602Medium CranberryThis color
703Chartreuse
807Peacock Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 602?: DMC 602 is Medium Cranberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E24874 (RGB 226, 72, 116), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 602?: Anchor 63 is the closest published match for DMC 602, and some conversion charts list Anchor 57 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 602?: Among DMC's 6 Cranberry shades, the next lighter one is DMC 603 Cranberry and the next darker one is DMC 601 Dark Cranberry.
Can I get DMC 602 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 602 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 602

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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