What color is DMC 603?

DMC 603 is Cranberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F26299 (RGB 242, 98, 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 603?

Anchor 62 is the closest published match for DMC 603, and some conversion charts list Anchor 55 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 603?

Among DMC's 6 Cranberry shades, the next lighter one is DMC 604 Light Cranberry and the next darker one is DMC 602 Medium Cranberry.

Can I get DMC 603 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 603 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 603 Cranberry

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 603.

Code603

NameCranberry

Hex#F26299

RGB242, 98, 153

HSL337°, 85%, 67%

CIELAB61.6, 60.2, -1.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 603 is Anchor 62 (some charts list 55). 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 603 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 603

Color-wheel combinations that start from 603, 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.

603CranberryThis color
954Nile Green

Analogous

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

3607Light Plum
603CranberryThis color
3340Medium Apricot

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 603?: DMC 603 is Cranberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F26299 (RGB 242, 98, 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 603?: Anchor 62 is the closest published match for DMC 603, and some conversion charts list Anchor 55 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 603?: Among DMC's 6 Cranberry shades, the next lighter one is DMC 604 Light Cranberry and the next darker one is DMC 602 Medium Cranberry.
Can I get DMC 603 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 603 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 603

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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