What color is DMC 761?

DMC 761 is Light Salmon, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFC9C9 (RGB 255, 201, 201), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 761?

Anchor 1021 is the closest published match for DMC 761. 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 761?

Among DMC's 6 Salmon shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3713 Very Light Salmon and the next darker one is DMC 760 Salmon.

Can I get DMC 761 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 761 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 761 Light Salmon

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 761.

Code761

NameLight Salmon

Hex#FFC9C9

RGB255, 201, 201

HSL0°, 100%, 89%

CIELAB85.6, 19.1, 7.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 761 is Anchor 1021. 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 Salmon shades

All 6 DMC Salmon 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 761 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 761

Color-wheel combinations that start from 761, 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.

761Light SalmonThis color
828Very Light Sky Blue

Analogous

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

605Very Light Cranberry
761Light SalmonThis color
951Light Tawny

Triadic

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

761Light SalmonThis color
14Pale Apple Green
341Light Blue Violet

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 761?: DMC 761 is Light Salmon, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFC9C9 (RGB 255, 201, 201), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 761?: Anchor 1021 is the closest published match for DMC 761. 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 761?: Among DMC's 6 Salmon shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3713 Very Light Salmon and the next darker one is DMC 760 Salmon.
Can I get DMC 761 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 761 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 761

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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