902 — Garnet very dark
Reds family
Need details on DMC 902? This dark, moderately saturated red shade (Garnet very dark) is hex #5B202E, RGB 91, 32, 46. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 902
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 902
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 902
DMC threads that pair well with 902, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 902 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 902
DMC 902 is the floss known as Garnet very dark: a moderately saturated, dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as bold and dramatic, perfect for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on barn scenes and tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 902 look like?
DMC 902 (Garnet very dark) is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #5B202E and RGB 91, 32, 46. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 902?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 902 (Garnet very dark) is Anchor 1019 (Antique Mauve Dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark, 76%) and Anchor 45 (Garnet Very Dark, 75%).
What DMC colors are similar to 902?
The closest DMC threads to 902 are 814 Garnet dark (ΔE 3.11), 3802 Antique Mauve very dark (ΔE 3.16), and 3685 Mauve dark (ΔE 4.57). These are useful substitutes when 902 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 902?
Reach for DMC 902 (Garnet very dark) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 902.