DMC 816 — Garnet

• DMC 815

  Garnet Medium

  ΔE 3.2

• DMC 498

  Red Dark

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 814

  Garnet Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3685

  Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 304

  Red Medium

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3777

  Terra Cotta Very Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 902

  Garnet Very Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 817

  Coral Red Very Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 355

  Terra Cotta Dark

  ΔE 10.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 816?

DMC 816 is Garnet, a dark orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #970B23 — RGB 151, 11, 35 and HSL 350°, 86%, 32% — 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 Garnet?

Garnet is DMC 816, and it converts to Anchor 43. 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 816?

DMC 816 (Garnet) converts to Anchor 43. 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 816?

DMC 816 (Garnet) is #970B23 in hex — that's RGB 151, 11, 35 or HSL 350°, 86%, 32%. 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 816?

To build dimension, flank DMC 816 (32% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Red Dark (DMC 498) sits at 36% for highlights, and Garnet Dark (DMC 814) at 24% 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 816?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 816 are Garnet Medium (DMC 815), Red Dark (DMC 498), Garnet Dark (DMC 814), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 816 is out of stock.