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 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, or RGB 151, 11, 35. 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 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.