351 — Coral
Reds family#E04D46
Need details on DMC 351? This medium-light, vivid red shade (Coral) is hex #E04D46, RGB 224, 77, 70. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 351
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 351
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 351 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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Other threads & beads
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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 351 (Coral) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 351
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 351
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 351 (Coral) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
DMC 351 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 turns up.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D351, Diamond Drills USA DMC351. A kit legend or drill bag marked 351 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 351
DMC threads that pair well with 351, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC351 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 351
A medium-light, vivid entry in the reds family, DMC 351 carries the name Coral with true red tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and confident, perfect for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on roses and hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 351?
DMC 351 is called Coral. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #E04D46, RGB 224, 77, 70) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 351?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 351 (Coral) is Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1098 (Red, 77%) and Anchor 11 (Coral Medium, 76%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 351?
The closest DMC threads to 351 are 3705 Melon dark (ΔE 4.87), 891 Carnation dark (ΔE 5.22), and 350 Coral medium (ΔE 5.86). These are useful substitutes when 351 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 351?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 351 (Coral) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-light 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 351 (Coral)?
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, 351 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Does DMC 351 come in a satin, metallic, or Étoile version?
Yes. The same number is made as DMC Satin S351. 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 351?
Diamond Dotz D351 and Diamond Drills USA DMC351 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 351 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 351?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Dimensions 6029 Coral medium (92%), Needlepoint Inc Silk 501 Chinese Red (91%), Luca-S 10 (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.