DMC 605 Very Light Cranberry
DMC 605 Very Light Cranberry is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFC0CD and RGB 255, 192, 205. The closest substitute is DMC 23 Apple Blossom.
Color values
| DMC code | 605 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Cranberry |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFC0CD |
| RGB | 255, 192, 205 |
| HSL | 348°, 100%, 88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Apple Blossom | View color | Very close |
| 3689 Light Mauve | View color | Close |
| 3708 Light Melon | View color | Close |
| 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose | View color | Close |
| 894 Very Light Carnation | View color | Close |
| 761 Light Salmon | 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 605 in patterns
Very Light Cranberry sits in the Whites & Neutrals family and works as a background, highlight, and contrast color. It is a natural fit for highlights, snow, fabric-like negative space, outlines, and soft skin tones, and for light areas in portraits, pets, flowers, and house patterns.
- Pairs well with black, grays, muted browns.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome charts, winter designs, portrait highlights.
- Also useful for palette balancing when stronger colors need room to breathe.
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