What color is DMC 956?

DMC 956 is Geranium, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FF9191 (RGB 255, 145, 145), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 956?

Anchor 40 is the closest published match for DMC 956, and some conversion charts list Anchor 28, Anchor 38, or Anchor 54 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 956?

DMC 956 is the darkest of DMC's 2 Geranium shades. The next lighter one is DMC 957 Pale Geranium.

Can I get DMC 956 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 956 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

956

DMC 956 Geranium

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 956.

Code956

NameGeranium

Hex#FF9191

RGB255, 145, 145

HSL0°, 100%, 78%

CIELAB71.9, 41.3, 18.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 956 is Anchor 40 (some charts list 28, 38, or 54). 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 Geranium shades

All 2 DMC Geranium 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 956 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 956

Color-wheel combinations that start from 956, 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.

956GeraniumThis color
964Light Sea Green

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

956GeraniumThis color
703Chartreuse
798Dark Delft Blue

Split complementary

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

956GeraniumThis color
954Nile Green
800Pale Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 956?: DMC 956 is Geranium, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FF9191 (RGB 255, 145, 145), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 956?: Anchor 40 is the closest published match for DMC 956, and some conversion charts list Anchor 28, Anchor 38, or Anchor 54 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 956?: DMC 956 is the darkest of DMC's 2 Geranium shades. The next lighter one is DMC 957 Pale Geranium.
Can I get DMC 956 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 956 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 956

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