DMC 666 — Bright Red

• DMC 349

  Coral Dark

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 321

  Red

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 350

  Coral Medium

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 309

  Rose Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 347

  Salmon Very Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3801

  Melon Very Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 304

  Red Medium

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 3832

  Raspberry Medium

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 335

  Rose

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 3830

  Terra Cotta

  ΔE 10.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 666?

DMC 666 is Bright Red, a medium orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E31D42 — RGB 227, 29, 66 and HSL 349°, 78%, 50% — 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 Bright Red?

Bright Red is DMC 666, and it converts to Anchor 46. 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 666?

DMC 666 (Bright Red) converts to Anchor 46. 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 666?

DMC 666 (Bright Red) is #E31D42 in hex — that's RGB 227, 29, 66 or HSL 349°, 78%, 50%. 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 666?

To build dimension, flank DMC 666 (50% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Coral Medium (DMC 350) sits at 58% for highlights, and Coral Dark (DMC 349) at 44% 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 666?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 666 are Coral Dark (DMC 349), Red (DMC 321), Coral Medium (DMC 350), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 666 is out of stock.