What color is DMC 957?

DMC 957 is Pale Geranium, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FDB5B5 (RGB 253, 181, 181), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 957?

Anchor 50 is the closest published match for DMC 957. 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 957?

DMC 957 is the lightest of DMC's 2 Geranium shades. The next darker one is DMC 956 Geranium.

Can I get DMC 957 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 957 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 957 Pale Geranium

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 957.

Code957

NamePale Geranium

Hex#FDB5B5

RGB253, 181, 181

HSL0°, 95%, 85%

CIELAB80.3, 26.1, 10.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 957 is Anchor 50. 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 957 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 957

Color-wheel combinations that start from 957, 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.

957Pale GeraniumThis 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.

957Pale GeraniumThis color
14Pale Apple Green
210Medium Lavender

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 957?: DMC 957 is Pale Geranium, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FDB5B5 (RGB 253, 181, 181), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 957?: Anchor 50 is the closest published match for DMC 957. 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 957?: DMC 957 is the lightest of DMC's 2 Geranium shades. The next darker one is DMC 956 Geranium.
Can I get DMC 957 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 957 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 957

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