608 — Burnt Orange
Reds family
DMC 608 — Burnt Orange — has hex #FF4225 and RGB 255, 66, 37. This medium-light, highly saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 608
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 608
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 608
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 608 (Burnt Orange) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because DMC 946 (Burnt Orange medium) is so near (ΔE 2.46), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for DMC 608
DMC threads that pair well with 608, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 608 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 608
DMC 608 (Burnt Orange) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade in the reds family with true red tones. It has a balanced and lively feel that suits tomato patterns and roses particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with hearts or holiday designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 608 look like?
DMC 608 (Burnt Orange) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #FF4225 and RGB 255, 66, 37. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 608?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 608 (Burnt Orange) is Anchor 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 316 (Tangerine Dark, 64%) and Anchor 332 (Orange Dark, 60%).
What DMC colors are similar to 608?
The closest DMC threads to 608 are 946 Burnt Orange medium (ΔE 2.46), 947 Burnt Orange (ΔE 2.84), and 721 Orange Spice medium (ΔE 4.75). These are useful substitutes when 608 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 608?
Reach for DMC 608 (Burnt Orange) 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 608.
What fabric color works best with DMC 608 (Burnt Orange)?
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, 608 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 6.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.