DMC 321 — Red

• DMC 349

  Coral Dark

  ΔE 2.2

• DMC 304

  Red Medium

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 347

  Salmon Very Dark

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 309

  Rose Dark

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 666

  Bright Red

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 817

  Coral Red Very Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 498

  Red Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 350

  Coral Medium

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 3830

  Terra Cotta

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 9.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 321?

DMC 321 is Red, a dark orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C72B3B — RGB 199, 43, 59 and HSL 354°, 64%, 47% — and it falls in the oranges range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Red?

Red is DMC 321, and it converts to Anchor 9046. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 321?

DMC 321 (Red) converts to Anchor 9046. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 321?

DMC 321 (Red) is #C72B3B in hex — that's RGB 199, 43, 59 or HSL 354°, 64%, 47%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 321?

To build dimension, flank DMC 321 (47% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Rose Dark (DMC 309) sits at 51% for highlights, and Coral Dark (DMC 349) at 44% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 321?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 321 are Coral Dark (DMC 349), Red Medium (DMC 304), Salmon Very Dark (DMC 347), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 321 is out of stock.