What color is DMC 605?

DMC 605 is Very Light Cranberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F8B5CB (RGB 248, 181, 203), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 605?

Anchor 1094 is the closest published match for DMC 605, and some conversion charts list Anchor 74 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 605?

DMC 605 is the lightest of DMC's 6 Cranberry shades. The next darker one is DMC 604 Light Cranberry.

Can I get DMC 605 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 605 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 605 Very Light Cranberry

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 605.

Code605

NameVery Light Cranberry

Hex#F8B5CB

RGB248, 181, 203

HSL340°, 83%, 84%

CIELAB80.4, 27.5, -1.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 605 is Anchor 1094 (some charts list 74). 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 605 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 605

Color-wheel combinations that start from 605, 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.

605Very Light CranberryThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green

Analogous

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

3609Ultra Light Plum
605Very Light CranberryThis color
353Peach

Triadic

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

605Very Light CranberryThis color
14Pale Apple Green
341Light Blue Violet

Split complementary

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

605Very Light CranberryThis color
14Pale Apple Green
3811Very Light Turquoise

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 605?: DMC 605 is Very Light Cranberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F8B5CB (RGB 248, 181, 203), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 605?: Anchor 1094 is the closest published match for DMC 605, and some conversion charts list Anchor 74 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 605?: DMC 605 is the lightest of DMC's 6 Cranberry shades. The next darker one is DMC 604 Light Cranberry.
Can I get DMC 605 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 605 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 605

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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