498 — Christmas Red dark
Pinks family
Looking up DMC 498? It's Christmas Red dark, a medium-dark pink shade (#880025 / RGB 136, 0, 37). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 498
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 498
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 498
DMC threads that pair well with 498, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 498 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 498
DMC 498 is the floss known as Christmas Red dark: a highly saturated, medium-dark member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as deep and vivid — a go-to choice for romantic motifs and blush accents. It also turns up in patterns built around cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 498 look like?
DMC 498 (Christmas Red dark) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #880025 and RGB 136, 0, 37. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 498?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 498 (Christmas Red dark) is Anchor 22 (Garnet) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 20 (Garnet Light, 81%) and Anchor 1025 (Dusty Rose Dark, 77%).
What DMC colors are similar to 498?
The closest DMC threads to 498 are 816 Garnet (ΔE 1.8), 304 Christmas Red medium (ΔE 3.61), and 3777 Terra Cotta very dark (ΔE 4.52). These are useful substitutes when 498 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 498?
Reach for DMC 498 (Christmas Red dark) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 498.