603 DMC color
Cranberry. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 603
- Name
- Cranberry
- Hex
- #FFA4BE
- RGB (0-255)
- 255, 164, 190
- CIELAB (D65)
- 77.00, 36.95, 0.79
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 603
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 3706 Melon Medium | #FFADBC | 3.43 |
| 604 Cranberry Light | #FFB0BE | 3.99 |
| 3806 Cyclamen Pink Light | #FF8CAE | 5.33 |
| 776 Pink Medium | #FCB0B9 | 5.34 |
| 894 Carnation Very Light | #FFB2BB | 5.51 |
Free patterns to try with 603
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Cranberry, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 603. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Cranberry in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.