DMC 498Red Dark
DMC 498 — Red Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #A7132B
- RGB
- 167, 19, 43
- Anchor
- 1005
- DMC code
- 498
Nearest DMC colors to 498
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 498 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 167, 19, 43. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.