304 — Christmas Red medium
Pinks family
Looking up DMC 304? It's Christmas Red medium, a medium-dark pink shade (#9A0029 / RGB 154, 0, 41). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 304
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 304
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 304
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 304 (Christmas Red medium) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for DMC 304
DMC threads that pair well with 304, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 304 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 304
A medium-dark, highly saturated entry in the pinks family, DMC 304 carries the name Christmas Red medium with rose pink tones. The shade reads as strong and rich — a go-to choice for cherry blossoms and ballet themes. It also turns up in patterns built around baby projects and peony petals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 304?
DMC 304 is called Christmas Red medium. It's a medium-dark pink shade (hex #9A0029, RGB 154, 0, 41) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 304?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 304 (Christmas Red medium) is Anchor 20 (Garnet Light) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1025 (Dusty Rose Dark, 81%) and Anchor 22 (Garnet, 73%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 304?
The closest DMC threads to 304 are 498 Christmas Red dark (ΔE 3.61), 816 Garnet (ΔE 3.63), and 326 Rose very deep (ΔE 3.93). These are useful substitutes when 304 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 304?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 304 (Christmas Red medium) for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 304 (Christmas Red medium)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 304 has a contrast ratio of about 8.7:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.