606 — Burnt Orange-Red
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DMC 606 (Burnt Orange-Red) is a medium, highly saturated red shade with hex code #E81820 and RGB values 232, 24, 32. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 606
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Bright Red
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 606
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 606 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 606 (Burnt Orange-Red) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 606
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 606
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, DMC 606 (Burnt Orange-Red) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 606 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 Burnt Orange-Red turns up.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D606, Diamond Drills USA DMC606. A kit legend or drill bag marked 606 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 606
DMC threads that pair well with 606, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC606 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 606
Known as Burnt Orange-Red, DMC 606 is a medium, highly saturated shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a vibrant and steady presence to projects featuring ladybug designs or barn scenes. Look for it in charts that feature tomato patterns or roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 606 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 606 is Burnt Orange-Red — a medium red thread (hex #E81820, RGB 232, 24, 32). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 606?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 606 (Burnt Orange-Red) is Anchor 334 (Orange Red Very Dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 335 (Orange Red, 90%) and Anchor 1098 (Red, 84%).
Which DMC threads are close to 606?
The closest DMC threads to 606 are 350 Coral medium (ΔE 4.61), 3801 Christmas Red light (ΔE 5.55), and 900 Burnt Orange dark (ΔE 5.99). These are useful substitutes when 606 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 606 good for?
DMC 606 (Burnt Orange-Red) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 606.
What fabric color works best with DMC 606 (Burnt Orange-Red)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 606 has a contrast ratio of about 4.6:1 on white fabric and 4.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Does DMC 606 come in a satin, metallic, or Étoile version?
Yes. The same number is made as DMC Satin S606. 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 606?
Diamond Dotz D606 and Diamond Drills USA DMC606 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 606 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 606?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Bernat Super Value 53707 True Red (98%), Kreinik 5505 Red Pepper (96%), Perler P05 Red (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.