What color is DMC 321?

DMC 321 is Red, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C8232C (RGB 200, 35, 44), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 321?

Anchor 47 is the closest published match for DMC 321, and some conversion charts list Anchor 9046 or 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 321?

DMC 321 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Red shades. The next darker one is DMC 304 Medium Red.

Can I get DMC 321 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 321 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 321 Red

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 321.

Code321

NameRed

Hex#C8232C

RGB200, 35, 44

HSL357°, 70%, 46%

CIELAB43.8, 62.3, 38.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 321 is Anchor 47 (some charts list 9046 or 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 321 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 321

Color-wheel combinations that start from 321, 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.

321RedThis color
3845Medium Bright Turquoise

Analogous

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

3607Light Plum
321RedThis color
921Copper

Triadic

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

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 321?: DMC 321 is Red, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C8232C (RGB 200, 35, 44), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 321?: Anchor 47 is the closest published match for DMC 321, and some conversion charts list Anchor 9046 or 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 321?: DMC 321 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Red shades. The next darker one is DMC 304 Medium Red.
Can I get DMC 321 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 321 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 321

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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