DMC 602 Medium Cranberry
DMC 602 Medium Cranberry is a Reds family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#E24874 and RGB 226, 72, 116. The closest substitute is DMC 600 Very Dark Cranberry.
Color values
| DMC code | 602 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Cranberry |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #E24874 |
| RGB | 226, 72, 116 |
| HSL | 343°, 73%, 58% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 600 Very Dark Cranberry | View color | Close |
| 3801 Very Dark Melon | View color | Close |
| 3832 Medium Raspberry | View color | Close |
| 601 Dark Cranberry | View color | Close |
| 335 Rose | View color | Close |
| 3805 Cyclamen Pink | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 602 in patterns
Medium Cranberry sits in the Reds family and works as a warm accent color. It is a natural fit for flowers, hearts, berries, lettering, and holiday details, and for small focal points that need strong contrast.
- Pairs well with deep neutrals, soft pinks, cream backgrounds.
- Pattern ideas: rose motifs, Valentine designs, Christmas ornaments.
- Also useful for warm shadows in portraits and gift patterns.
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