DMC 347 — Salmon Very Dark

• DMC 817

  Coral Red Very Dark

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 321

  Red

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 349

  Coral Dark

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 304

  Red Medium

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 309

  Rose Dark

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 498

  Red Dark

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3830

  Terra Cotta

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 355

  Terra Cotta Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 666

  Bright Red

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 3858

  Rosewood Medium

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 9.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 347?

DMC 347 is Salmon Very Dark, a dark orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BF2D2D — RGB 191, 45, 45 and HSL 0°, 62%, 46% — 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 Salmon Very Dark?

Salmon Very Dark is DMC 347, and it converts to Anchor 1025. 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 347?

DMC 347 (Salmon Very Dark) converts to Anchor 1025. 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 347?

DMC 347 (Salmon Very Dark) is #BF2D2D in hex — that's RGB 191, 45, 45 or HSL 0°, 62%, 46%. 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 347?

To build dimension, flank DMC 347 (46% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Rose Dark (DMC 309) sits at 51% for highlights, and Coral Red Very Dark (DMC 817) at 38% 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 347?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 347 are Coral Red Very Dark (DMC 817), Red (DMC 321), Coral Dark (DMC 349), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 347 is out of stock.