What color is DMC 606?

DMC 606 is Bright Orange-Red, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FA3203 (RGB 250, 50, 3), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 606?

Anchor 334 is the closest published match for DMC 606, and some conversion charts list Anchor 335 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 606?

No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 946 Medium Burnt Orange is a little lighter and DMC 817 Very Dark Coral Red is a little darker.

Can I get DMC 606 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 606 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

606

DMC 606 Bright Orange-Red

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 606.

Code606

NameBright Orange-Red

Hex#FA3203

RGB250, 50, 3

HSL11°, 98%, 50%

CIELAB54.7, 71.9, 66.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 606 is Anchor 334 (some charts list 335). 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.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 606 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 606

Color-wheel combinations that start from 606, 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.

606Bright Orange-RedThis color
996Medium Electric Blue

Analogous

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

891Dark Carnation
606Bright Orange-RedThis color
972Deep Canary

Triadic

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

606Bright Orange-RedThis color
703Chartreuse
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

606Bright Orange-RedThis color
702Kelly Green
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 606?: DMC 606 is Bright Orange-Red, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FA3203 (RGB 250, 50, 3), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 606?: Anchor 334 is the closest published match for DMC 606, and some conversion charts list Anchor 335 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 606?: No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 946 Medium Burnt Orange is a little lighter and DMC 817 Very Dark Coral Red is a little darker.
Can I get DMC 606 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 606 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 606

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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