347 — Salmon very dark
Reds family
Looking up DMC 347? It's Salmon very dark, a medium-dark red shade (#A62030 / RGB 166, 32, 48). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 347
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 347
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 347
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 321 (Christmas Red), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.74). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for DMC 347
DMC threads that pair well with 347, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 347 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 347
Salmon very dark (catalog code DMC 347) is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a strong and rich look that suits cardinal birds, apple motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching ladybug designs or barn scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 347?
DMC 347 is called Salmon very dark. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #A62030, RGB 166, 32, 48) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 347?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 347 (Salmon very dark) is Anchor 19 (Pink Bright Ultra Very) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 20 (Garnet Light, 80%) and Anchor 1025 (Dusty Rose Dark, 76%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 347?
The closest DMC threads to 347 are 321 Christmas Red (ΔE 2.74), 3831 Raspberry dark (ΔE 3.11), and 326 Rose very deep (ΔE 4.08). These are useful substitutes when 347 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 347?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 347 (Salmon very dark) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. 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 347 (Salmon very dark)?
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, 347 has a contrast ratio of about 7.3:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.