326 — Rose very deep
Pinks family#A61238
Below: DMC 326 (Rose very deep), a medium-dark, highly saturated pink shade with hex #A61238 and RGB 166, 18, 56. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 326
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Rhubarb
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 326
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 326 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 326 (Rose very deep) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 326
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 326
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, DMC 326 (Rose very deep) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 326 (Rose very deep) sits a hair from DMC 3831 (Raspberry dark) (ΔE 1.71) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 326 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Rose very deep turns up.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D326, Diamond Drills USA DMC326. A kit legend or drill bag marked 326 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 326
DMC threads that pair well with 326, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC326 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 326
Meet DMC 326, Rose very deep — a highly saturated, medium-dark thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The intense and saturated character of this shade lends itself well to florals and skin tones. Stitchers frequently choose it for romantic motifs and blush accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 326 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 326 is Rose very deep — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #A61238, RGB 166, 18, 56). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 326?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 326 (Rose very deep) is Anchor 65 (Cerise Ultra Very Dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 69 (Dusty Plum Medium Dark, 88%) and Anchor 59 (Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark, 78%).
Which DMC threads are close to 326?
The closest DMC threads to 326 are 3831 Raspberry dark (ΔE 1.71), 309 Rose deep (ΔE 2.27), and 304 Christmas Red medium (ΔE 3.93). These are useful substitutes when 326 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 326 good for?
DMC 326 (Rose very deep) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 326.
What fabric color works best with DMC 326 (Rose very deep)?
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, 326 has a contrast ratio of about 7.6:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Does DMC 326 come in a satin, metallic, or Étoile version?
Yes. The same number is made as DMC Satin S326. The base shade is matched across the lines, but the fiber changes the look: Satin is a high-sheen rayon, Light Effects is a metallic polyester most people blend one strand at a time, and Étoile is cotton with a sparkle filament that stitches like ordinary floss.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 326?
Diamond Dotz D326 and Diamond Drills USA DMC326 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 326 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 326?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Artkal S S58 Paprika (94%), Artkal C C43 Paprika (94%), Artkal A A43 Paprika (94%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.