DMC Mouliné Spécial

349 — Coral dark

Reds family

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.

Hex
#BD1C29
RGB
189, 28, 41
HSL
355°, 74%, 43%
Lab
40.9, 60.8, 36.2
Lightness
43%
Medium
Saturation
74%
Rich
Hue
355°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 349

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 349 Coral dark

Madeira

Coral Dark 0213 94% Good
Orange Very Dark 0209 83% Good
Christmas Red Light 0210 77% Approx
Bright Terracotta Medium 2502 65% Approx
Christmas Red Dark 0212 65% Approx

J&P Coates

Apricot Dark 2322 87% Good
Peony Medium Dark 3013 66% Approx
China Rose 3004 62% Fair
China Rose 3056 62% Fair
China Rose 3401 62% Fair

Sullivans

Raspberry Dark 45429 94% Good
Salmon Very Dark 45072 86% Good
Christmas Red Medium 45050 82% Good
Coral Dark 45073 82% Good
Rose Deep 45052 81% Good

Cosmo

Cosmo 800 800 94% Good
Cosmo 345 345 94% Good
Cosmo 857 857 91% Good
Cosmo 346 346 86% Good
Cosmo 241A 241A 83% Good

Classic Colorworks

Cherry Cobbler Cherry Cobbler 60% Fair
Lobster Claw Lobster Claw 60% Fair
Persimmon Persimmon 57% Fair
Crab Cakes Crab Cakes 55% Fair
Sunset Sunset 54% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Candy Apple 2268a 92% Good
Liberty 2269 86% Good
Ladybug (obsolete) 2267 83% Good
Cardinal 2240a 79% Approx
Turkish Red 2266 78% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Cherry Bark 1120 46% Fair
Currant 0312 33% Fair
Mulberry 0350 33% Fair
Cranberry 0360 26% Fair
Raspberry Parfait 0380 21% Fair

Valdani

Coral dark 65 100% Excellent
Salmon very dark O534 72% Approx
Coral medium 64 67% Approx
Terra Cotta 812 66% Approx
Terra Cotta medium 811 58% Fair

Crescent Colours

Cherry Tomato 034 77% Approx
Chili Pepper 167 74% Approx
Ruby Slippers 136 70% Approx
Crab Cakes 080 65% Approx
Red Currant 182 58% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 349

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 349

DMC threads that pair well with 349, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

DMC 349 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 29 (Baby Pink Ultra Very Dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1098 (Red, 77%) and Anchor 13 (Coral Dark, 62%).

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.