DMC 817 — Coral Red Very Dark

• DMC 347

  Salmon Very Dark

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 304

  Red Medium

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 498

  Red Dark

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 349

  Coral Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 321

  Red

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 816

  Garnet

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 355

  Terra Cotta Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 309

  Rose Dark

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3777

  Terra Cotta Very Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 666

  Bright Red

  ΔE 10.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 817?

DMC 817 is Coral Red Very Dark, a dark orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BB051F — RGB 187, 5, 31 and HSL 351°, 95%, 38% — 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 Coral Red Very Dark?

Coral Red Very Dark is DMC 817, and it converts to Anchor 13. 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 817?

DMC 817 (Coral Red Very Dark) converts to Anchor 13. 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 817?

DMC 817 (Coral Red Very Dark) is #BB051F in hex — that's RGB 187, 5, 31 or HSL 351°, 95%, 38%. These are 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 817?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 817 are Salmon Very Dark (DMC 347), Red Medium (DMC 304), Red Dark (DMC 498), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 817 is out of stock.