351 — Coral
Reds family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 351
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 351
DMC threads that pair well with 351, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 351 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 11 (Coral Medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark, 66%) and Anchor 338 (Mahogany Light, 65%).
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.