DMC 608 — Burnt Orange Bright

• DMC 947

  Burnt Orange

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 720

  Orange Spice Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 721

  Orange Spice Medium

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 606

  Orange Red Bright

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 946

  Burnt Orange Medium

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 3340

  Apricot Medium

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 351

  Coral

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 922

  Copper Light

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 900

  Burnt Orange Dark

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 350

  Coral Medium

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 356

  Terra Cotta Medium

  ΔE 12.0

• DMC 722

  Orange Spice Light

  ΔE 12.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 608?

DMC 608 is Burnt Orange Bright, a medium orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FD5D35 — RGB 253, 93, 53 and HSL 12°, 98%, 60% — 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 Burnt Orange Bright?

Burnt Orange Bright is DMC 608, and it converts to Anchor 330. 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 608?

DMC 608 (Burnt Orange Bright) converts to Anchor 330. 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 608?

DMC 608 (Burnt Orange Bright) is #FD5D35 in hex — that's RGB 253, 93, 53 or HSL 12°, 98%, 60%. 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 608?

To build dimension, flank DMC 608 (60% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Burnt Orange (DMC 947) sits at 65% for highlights, and Orange Spice Dark (DMC 720) at 51% 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 608?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 608 are Burnt Orange (DMC 947), Orange Spice Dark (DMC 720), Orange Spice Medium (DMC 721), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 608 is out of stock.