DMC 498 — Red Dark

• DMC 816

  Garnet

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 304

  Red Medium

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 817

  Coral Red Very Dark

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 815

  Garnet Medium

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 347

  Salmon Very Dark

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 321

  Red

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3685

  Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 349

  Coral Dark

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 3777

  Terra Cotta Very Dark

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 8.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 498?

DMC 498 is Red Dark, a dark orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A7132B — RGB 167, 19, 43 and HSL 350°, 80%, 36% — 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 Dark?

Red Dark is DMC 498, and it converts to Anchor 1005. 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 498?

DMC 498 (Red Dark) converts to Anchor 1005. 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 498?

DMC 498 (Red Dark) is #A7132B in hex — that's RGB 167, 19, 43 or HSL 350°, 80%, 36%. 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 498?

To build dimension, flank DMC 498 (36% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Red Medium (DMC 304) sits at 42% for highlights, and Garnet (DMC 816) at 32% 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 498?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 498 are Garnet (DMC 816), Red Medium (DMC 304), Coral Red Very Dark (DMC 817), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 498 is out of stock.