What color is DMC 349?

DMC 349 is Dark Coral, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D85249 (RGB 216, 82, 73), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 349?

Anchor 13 is the closest published match for DMC 349. 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 349?

DMC 349 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Coral shades. The next lighter one is DMC 350 Medium Coral.

Can I get DMC 349 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 349 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

349

DMC 349 Dark Coral

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 349.

Code349

NameDark Coral

Hex#D85249

RGB216, 82, 73

HSL4°, 65%, 57%

CIELAB53.1, 52.0, 33.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 349 is Anchor 13. 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 Coral shades

All 4 DMC Coral 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 349 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 349

Color-wheel combinations that start from 349, 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.

349Dark CoralThis color
3845Medium Bright Turquoise

Analogous

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

3607Light Plum
349Dark CoralThis color
977Light Golden Brown

Triadic

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

349Dark CoralThis color
703Chartreuse
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

349Dark CoralThis color
954Nile Green
798Dark Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 349?: DMC 349 is Dark Coral, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D85249 (RGB 216, 82, 73), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 349?: Anchor 13 is the closest published match for DMC 349. 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 349?: DMC 349 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Coral shades. The next lighter one is DMC 350 Medium Coral.
Can I get DMC 349 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 349 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 349

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.

Try Craft Studio free