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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 352
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 352
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 352
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like DMC 352 (Coral light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for DMC 352
DMC threads that pair well with 352, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 352 (Coral light)?
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, 352 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.