DMC 963 Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose
DMC 963 Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFD7D7 and RGB 255, 215, 215. The closest substitute is DMC 818 Baby Pink.
Color values
| DMC code | 963 |
|---|---|
| Name | Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFD7D7 |
| RGB | 255, 215, 215 |
| HSL | 0°, 100%, 92% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 818 Baby Pink | View color | Very close |
| 3779 Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta | View color | Very close |
| 225 Ultra Very Light Shell Pink | View color | Close |
| 3713 Very Light Salmon | View color | Close |
| 151 Very Light Dusty Rose | 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 963 in patterns
Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose 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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