DMC 956 Geranium
DMC 956 Geranium is a Pinks family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FF9191 and RGB 255, 145, 145. The closest substitute is DMC 3712 Medium Salmon.
Color values
| DMC code | 956 |
|---|---|
| Name | Geranium |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FF9191 |
| RGB | 255, 145, 145 |
| HSL | 0°, 100%, 78% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3712 Medium Salmon | View color | Very close |
| 962 Medium Dusty Rose | View color | Close |
| 893 Light Carnation | View color | Close |
| 21 Light Alizarin | View color | Close |
| 899 Medium Rose | View color | Similar |
| 3833 Light Raspberry | View color | Similar |
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 956 in patterns
Geranium sits in the Pinks family and works as a soft floral and skin-detail color. It is a natural fit for flowers, blush, baby patterns, romantic motifs, and gentle highlights, and for lighter detail in portraits, pets, and gifts.
- Pairs well with cream neutrals, muted greens, soft browns.
- Pattern ideas: baby samplers, floral patterns, wedding gifts.
- Also useful for soft accents when red would feel too strong.
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