DMC 349 — Coral Dark

• DMC 321

  Red

  ΔE 2.2

• DMC 666

  Bright Red

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 347

  Salmon Very Dark

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 304

  Red Medium

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 817

  Coral Red Very Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 309

  Rose Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 498

  Red Dark

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 350

  Coral Medium

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 3830

  Terra Cotta

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 11.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 349?

DMC 349 is Coral Dark, a dark orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D21035 — RGB 210, 16, 53 and HSL 349°, 86%, 44% — 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 Coral Dark?

Coral Dark is DMC 349, and it converts to Anchor 13. 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 349?

DMC 349 (Coral Dark) converts to Anchor 13. 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 349?

DMC 349 (Coral Dark) is #D21035 in hex — that's RGB 210, 16, 53 or HSL 349°, 86%, 44%. 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 349?

To build dimension, flank DMC 349 (44% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Red (DMC 321) sits at 47% 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 349?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 349 are Red (DMC 321), Bright Red (DMC 666), Salmon Very Dark (DMC 347), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 349 is out of stock.