DMC Mouliné Spécial

352 — Coral light

Reds family

Below: DMC 352 (Coral light), a medium-light, highly saturated red shade with hex #F27365 and RGB 242, 115, 101. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#F27365
RGB
242, 115, 101
HSL
6°, 84%, 67%
Lab
63.4, 47.7, 31.1
Lightness
67%
Light
Saturation
84%
Vivid
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 352

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

DMC 352 Coral light

Madeira

Coral 0303 85% Good
Peach Medium 0301 76% Approx
2412 2412 67% Approx
Peach Light 0302 62% Fair
Coral Medium 0214 58% Fair

J&P Coates

Apricot Medium 2324 87% Good
Brick Dark 2338 80% Good
Cinnamon Medium 3336 78% Approx
Rose Wine Medium 3240 74% Approx
Blush Medium 3152 70% Approx

Sullivans

Apricot 45341 86% Good
Coral Light 45076 84% Good
Mahogany Very Light 45087 80% Good
Orange Spice Light 45169 79% Approx
Terra Cotta Very Light 45190 71% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 342 342 84% Good
Cosmo 853 853 80% Good
Cosmo 443 443 79% Approx
Cosmo 441 441 71% Approx
Cosmo 753 753 66% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Grape Pie Grape Pie 61% Fair
Blushing Beauty Blushing Beauty 52% Fair
Sweet Potato Sweet Potato 48% Fair
Sea Shelley Sea Shelley 48% Fair
Shamrock Shamrock 48% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Sunset 2246 82% Good
Grapefruit 2245 73% Approx
Mexicali (obsolete) 2251 72% Approx
Peony 2271 68% Approx
Hibiscus 2278 57% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Coral Reef 0591 73% Approx
Burnt Orange 0550 72% Approx
Habanero 0592 63% Fair
Copper 0520 61% Fair
Mulberry 0350 54% Fair

Valdani

Apricot 69A 74% Approx
Salmon 62 61% Fair
Terra Cotta very light H206 53% Fair
Terra Cotta light 68 52% Fair
Carnation light 46 45% Fair

Crescent Colours

Shrimp Cocktail 038 79% Approx
Blushing Beauty 169 66% Approx
Goldfish 015 64% Fair
Orangena 106 62% Fair
Tangerine 043 58% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 352

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

Color Harmonies for DMC 352

DMC threads that pair well with 352, 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 352 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About DMC 352

DMC 352 (Coral light) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade in the reds family with true red tones. The balanced and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tomato patterns and roses. Expect to see it used in hearts and holiday designs across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DMC 352 look like?

DMC 352 (Coral light) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #F27365 and RGB 242, 115, 101. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.

Which Anchor thread matches DMC 352?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 352 (Coral light) is Anchor 10 (Coral Light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 9 (Coral Very Light, 73%) and Anchor 328 (Peach Medium, 72%).

What DMC colors are similar to 352?

The closest DMC threads to 352 are 3341 Apricot (ΔE 5.11), 3340 Apricot medium (ΔE 6.07), and 760 Salmon (ΔE 7.82). These are useful substitutes when 352 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use DMC 352?

Reach for DMC 352 (Coral light) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 352.