666 — Christmas Red bright
Reds family
Need details on DMC 666? This medium-dark, highly saturated red shade (Christmas Red bright) is hex #C90023, RGB 201, 0, 35. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 666
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 666
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 666
DMC threads that pair well with 666, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 666 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 666
Known as Christmas Red bright, DMC 666 is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a intense and saturated quality, this thread works beautifully in bold accents and berries. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring valentines and poppies.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 666 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 666 is Christmas Red bright — a medium-dark red thread (hex #C90023, RGB 201, 0, 35). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 666?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 666 (Christmas Red bright) is Anchor 1098 (Red) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 29 (Baby Pink Ultra Very Dark, 77%) and Anchor 13 (Coral Dark, 63%).
Which DMC threads are close to 666?
The closest DMC threads to 666 are 349 Coral dark (ΔE 2.28), 900 Burnt Orange dark (ΔE 5.62), and 350 Coral medium (ΔE 5.74). These are useful substitutes when 666 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 666 good for?
DMC 666 (Christmas Red bright) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 666.