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INSPIRATION
Could you think of a better source of inspiration than nature? I found this gorgeous shot of pink orchids in Tim Mossholder’s gallery on Unsplash. You can use it to create other color schemes for your next projects. If you intend to use these images in your commercial projects, please follow each image source link and always double-check their copyright restrictions, and ask for the author’s permission if required.
DMC TO ANCHOR THREAD COLOR CONVERSION CHART
You may have thought that the magenta rose palette was inspired by the rose flower, but the true source of the dominant color is actually the Dusty Rose DMC thread color family. The Magenta Rose stitch color palette uses the following shades of thread: Dusty Rose Very Light, Dusty Rose, Dusty Rose Very Dark, Cranberry Dark, Avocado Green, and Avocado Green Dark.
DMC STRANDED COTTON
ANCHOR STRANDED COTTON
RGB VALUES
If you plan to use this color palette for digital display works (TV, computer, tablet, or smartphone) use the RGB values from the chart below. If you need to create a smoother transition between shades, for example when working on a needle painting project, you can include more shades of each color family.
SIMILAR STITCH COLOR PALETTES
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Did you try this color palette? Tag @makenstitch on Instagram and hashtag it #makenstitch so I can see your magic!
