DMC 351 — Coral

• DMC 3328

  Salmon Dark

  ΔE 1.8

• DMC 961

  Dusty Rose Dark

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 891

  Carnation Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 335

  Rose

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 3687

  Mauve

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 3712

  Salmon Medium

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 356

  Terra Cotta Medium

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 350

  Coral Medium

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 899

  Rose Medium

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3340

  Apricot Medium

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 962

  Dusty Rose Medium

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 223

  Shell Pink Light

  ΔE 8.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 351?

DMC 351 is Coral, a medium orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E96A67 — RGB 233, 106, 103 and HSL 1°, 75%, 66% — 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?

Coral is DMC 351, and it converts to Anchor 10. 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 351?

DMC 351 (Coral) converts to Anchor 10. 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 351?

DMC 351 (Coral) is #E96A67 in hex — that's RGB 233, 106, 103 or HSL 1°, 75%, 66%. 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 351?

To build dimension, flank DMC 351 (66% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Salmon Medium (DMC 3712) sits at 74% for highlights, and Rose (DMC 335) at 63% 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 351?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 351 are Salmon Dark (DMC 3328), Dusty Rose Dark (DMC 961), Carnation Dark (DMC 891), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 351 is out of stock.