347 — Salmon very dark
Reds family#A62030
Looking up DMC 347? It's Salmon very dark, a medium-dark red shade (#A62030 / RGB 166, 32, 48). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 347
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Egyptian Red
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 347
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 347 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.
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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 347 (Salmon very dark) in any brand.
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.
DMC 347 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 Salmon very dark turns up.
DMC 347 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 347.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D347, Diamond Drills USA DMC347. A kit legend or drill bag marked 347 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 347
DMC threads that pair well with 347, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC347 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 65 (Cerise Ultra Very Dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 59 (Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark, 86%) and Anchor 1006 (Dusty Rose Very Dark, 85%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 347?
No. DMC 347 (Salmon very dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 347?
Diamond Dotz D347 and Diamond Drills USA DMC347 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 347 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 347?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Riolis 123 (93%), Silk and Ivory 011 Really Red (93%), Paternayan 1950 Strawberry (93%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.