DMC Mouliné Spécial

814 — Garnet dark

Reds family

Below: DMC 814 (Garnet dark), a dark, vivid red shade with hex #5B1325 and RGB 91, 19, 37. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#5B1325
RGB
91, 19, 37
HSL
345°, 65%, 22%
Lab
19.3, 33.6, 7.8
Lightness
22%
Dark
Saturation
65%
Rich
Hue
345°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 814

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 814 Garnet dark

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Very Dark 45399 95% Excellent
Garnet Very Dark 45252 91% Good
Mauve Dark 45355 80% Good
Antique Mauve Dark 45056 79% Approx
Garnet Medium 45217 75% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bing Cherry 151 60% Fair
Razzleberry 161 55% Fair
Cupid 012 51% Fair
Bandana 094 46% Fair
Apple Fritter 091 43% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 814

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 814 Garnet dark
Garnet very dark DMC 902 Very close ΔE 3.11 Mauve dark DMC 3685 Very close ΔE 4.93 Garnet medium DMC 815 Close ΔE 5.38 Raspberry very dark DMC 777 Noticeable ΔE 5.96 Antique Mauve very dark DMC 3802 Noticeable ΔE 5.97 Shell Pink very dark DMC 221 Noticeable ΔE 6.01 Rosewood dark DMC 3857 Noticeable ΔE 6.93 Plum dark DMC 915 Noticeable ΔE 8.33

Working with DMC 814

On white fabric
13.4:1
On dark fabric
1.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, DMC 902 (Garnet very dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.11). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for DMC 814

DMC threads that pair well with 814, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
814
3847 Teal Green dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
814
300 Mahogany very dark 35 Very Dark Fuchsia
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
814
895 Hunter Green very dark 3808 Turquoise ultra very dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
814
3722 Shell Pink medium 3354 Dusty Rose light 963 Dusty Rose ultra very light

Reds Family

DMC 814 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

814 Garnet dark 814 300 Mahogany very dark 300 09 Very Dark Cocoa 09 815 Garnet medium 815 902 Garnet very dark 902 3857 Rosewood dark 3857 838 Beige Brown very dark 838 938 Coffee Brown ultra dark 938

About DMC 814

A dark, vivid entry in the reds family, DMC 814 carries the name Garnet dark with warm crimson tones. The striking and rich character of this shade lends itself well to barn scenes and tomato patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for roses and hearts in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is DMC 814?

DMC 814 is called Garnet dark. It's a dark red shade (hex #5B1325, RGB 91, 19, 37) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.

What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 814?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 814 (Garnet dark) is Anchor 1019 (Antique Mauve Dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 45 (Garnet Very Dark, 73%) and Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark, 66%).

What's a good substitute for DMC 814?

The closest DMC threads to 814 are 902 Garnet very dark (ΔE 3.11), 3685 Mauve dark (ΔE 4.93), and 815 Garnet medium (ΔE 5.38). These are useful substitutes when 814 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use DMC 814?

Cross-stitchers pull DMC 814 (Garnet dark) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The 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 814 (Garnet dark)?

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 814 has a contrast ratio of about 13.4:1 on white fabric and 1.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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