What color is DMC 498?

DMC 498 is Dark Red, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A02028 (RGB 160, 32, 40), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 498?

Anchor 1005 is the closest published match for DMC 498, and some conversion charts list Anchor 799 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 498?

DMC 498 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Red shades. The next lighter one is DMC 304 Medium Red.

Can I get DMC 498 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 498 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

498

DMC 498 Dark Red

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 498.

Code498

NameDark Red

Hex#A02028

RGB160, 32, 40

HSL356°, 67%, 38%

CIELAB35.3, 51.3, 29.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 498 is Anchor 1005 (some charts list 799). 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 498 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 498

Color-wheel combinations that start from 498, 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.

498Dark RedThis color
943Medium Aquamarine

Analogous

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

718Plum
498Dark RedThis color
975Dark Golden Brown

Triadic

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

498Dark RedThis color
701Light Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

498Dark RedThis color
700Bright Green
798Dark Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 498?: DMC 498 is Dark Red, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A02028 (RGB 160, 32, 40), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 498?: Anchor 1005 is the closest published match for DMC 498, and some conversion charts list Anchor 799 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 498?: DMC 498 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Red shades. The next lighter one is DMC 304 Medium Red.
Can I get DMC 498 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 498 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 498

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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