DMC 902 — Garnet Very Dark

• DMC 3685

  Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 2.7

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 815

  Garnet Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 814

  Garnet Dark

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 816

  Garnet

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 150

  Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 915

  Plum Dark

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 3802

  Antique Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 498

  Red Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 315

  Antique Mauve Medium Dark

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 3803

  Mauve Dark

  ΔE 9.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 902?

DMC 902 is Garnet Very Dark, a dark orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #822637 — RGB 130, 38, 55 and HSL 349°, 55%, 33% — 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 Very Dark?

Garnet Very Dark is DMC 902, 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 902?

DMC 902 (Garnet 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 902?

DMC 902 (Garnet Very Dark) is #822637 in hex — that's RGB 130, 38, 55 or HSL 349°, 55%, 33%. 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 902?

To build dimension, flank DMC 902 (33% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Raspberry Very Dark (DMC 777) sits at 39% for highlights, and Mauve Very Dark (DMC 3685) at 31% 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 902?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 902 are Mauve Very Dark (DMC 3685), Raspberry Very Dark (DMC 777), Shell Pink Very Dark (DMC 221), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 902 is out of stock.