349 — Coral dark
Reds family#BD1C29
Need details on DMC 349? This medium, vivid red shade (Coral dark) is hex #BD1C29, RGB 189, 28, 41. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 349
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Red Pepper
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 349
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 349 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 349 (Coral dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 349
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 349
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 349 (Coral dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 349 (Coral dark) sits a hair from DMC 666 (Christmas Red bright) (ΔE 2.28) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 349 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 Coral dark turns up.
DMC 349 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 349.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D349, Diamond Drills USA DMC349. A kit legend or drill bag marked 349 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 349
DMC threads that pair well with 349, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC349 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 349
Known as Coral dark, DMC 349 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a vibrant and steady quality, this thread works beautifully in ladybug designs and barn scenes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tomato patterns and roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 349 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 349 is Coral dark — a medium red thread (hex #BD1C29, RGB 189, 28, 41). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 349?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 349 (Coral dark) is Anchor 47 (Christmas Red) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 19 (Pink Bright Ultra Very, 89%) and Anchor 1025 (Dusty Rose Dark, 88%).
Which DMC threads are close to 349?
The closest DMC threads to 349 are 666 Christmas Red bright (ΔE 2.28), 321 Christmas Red (ΔE 4.81), and 817 Coral Red very dark (ΔE 5.32). These are useful substitutes when 349 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 349 good for?
DMC 349 (Coral dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 349.
What fabric color works best with DMC 349 (Coral 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, 349 has a contrast ratio of about 6.2:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 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 349?
No. DMC 349 (Coral 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 349?
Diamond Dotz D349 and Diamond Drills USA DMC349 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 349 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 349?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Unitas Ljubica 326 (95%), YLI Silk 201 Chinese Red (94%), Anchor Marlitt 894 Wine (94%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.