DMC 777 — Raspberry Very Dark

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 902

  Garnet Very Dark

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 3803

  Mauve Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 3685

  Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 315

  Antique Mauve Medium Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 150

  Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 3802

  Antique Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 498

  Red Dark

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 816

  Garnet

  ΔE 9.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 777?

DMC 777 is Raspberry Very Dark, a dark red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #913546 — RGB 145, 53, 70 and HSL 349°, 46%, 39% — and it falls in the reds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Raspberry Very Dark?

Raspberry Very Dark is DMC 777, and it converts to Anchor 897. 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 777?

DMC 777 (Raspberry Very Dark) converts to Anchor 897. 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 777?

DMC 777 (Raspberry Very Dark) is #913546 in hex — that's RGB 145, 53, 70 or HSL 349°, 46%, 39%. 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 777?

To build dimension, flank DMC 777 (39% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mauve Dark (DMC 3803) sits at 44% for highlights, and Garnet Very Dark (DMC 902) at 33% 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 777?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 777 are Shell Pink Very Dark (DMC 221), Garnet Very Dark (DMC 902), Mauve Dark (DMC 3803), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 777 is out of stock.