777 — Raspberry very dark
Reds family#780D2C
Looking up DMC 777? It's Raspberry very dark, a medium-dark red shade (#780D2C / RGB 120, 13, 44). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 777
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Wine
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 777
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 777 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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Similar DMC Colors to 777
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 777
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 815 (Garnet medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.82). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
DMC 777 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 Raspberry very dark turns up.
DMC 777 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 777.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D777, Diamond Drills USA DMC777. A kit legend or drill bag marked 777 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 777
DMC threads that pair well with 777, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC777 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 777
A medium-dark, highly saturated entry in the reds family, DMC 777 carries the name Raspberry very dark. The shade reads as strong and rich — a go-to choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around roses and hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 777?
DMC 777 is called Raspberry very dark. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #780D2C, RGB 120, 13, 44) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 777?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark) is Anchor 1029 (Plum Dark) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1028 (Dusty Plum Dark, 92%) and Anchor 70 (Dusty Plum Very Dark, 71%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 777?
The closest DMC threads to 777 are 815 Garnet medium (ΔE 2.82), 816 Garnet (ΔE 4.49), and 498 Christmas Red dark (ΔE 4.91). These are useful substitutes when 777 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 777?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 777 has a contrast ratio of about 11.1:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 777?
No. DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 777?
Diamond Dotz D777 and Diamond Drills USA DMC777 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 777 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 777?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Luca-S 114 (95%), Madeira Rayon 1182 Mulberry (93%), Paternayan 1940 Cranberry (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.