What color is DMC 304?

DMC 304 is Medium Red, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B5282E (RGB 181, 40, 46), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 304?

Anchor 1006 is the closest published match for DMC 304, and some conversion charts list Anchor 19 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 304?

Among DMC's 3 Red shades, the next lighter one is DMC 321 Red and the next darker one is DMC 498 Dark Red.

Can I get DMC 304 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 304 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 304 Medium Red

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 304.

Code304

NameMedium Red

Hex#B5282E

RGB181, 40, 46

HSL357°, 64%, 43%

CIELAB40.5, 55.5, 32.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 304 is Anchor 1006 (some charts list 19). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Red shades

All 3 DMC Red shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 304 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 304

Color-wheel combinations that start from 304, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

304Medium RedThis color
3851Light Bright Green

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3607Light Plum
304Medium RedThis color
301Medium Mahogany

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

304Medium RedThis color
702Kelly Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

304Medium RedThis color
702Kelly Green
798Dark Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 304?: DMC 304 is Medium Red, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B5282E (RGB 181, 40, 46), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 304?: Anchor 1006 is the closest published match for DMC 304, and some conversion charts list Anchor 19 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 304?: Among DMC's 3 Red shades, the next lighter one is DMC 321 Red and the next darker one is DMC 498 Dark Red.
Can I get DMC 304 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 304 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 304

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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