What color is DMC 608?

DMC 608 is Bright Orange, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F26B22 (RGB 242, 107, 34), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 608?

Anchor 332 is the closest published match for DMC 608, and some conversion charts list Anchor 330 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 608?

No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 740 Tangerine is a little lighter and DMC 900 Dark Burnt Orange is a little darker.

Can I get DMC 608 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 608 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 608 Bright Orange

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 608.

Code608

NameBright Orange

Hex#F26B22

RGB242, 107, 34

HSL21°, 89%, 54%

CIELAB61.2, 48.4, 61.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 608 is Anchor 332 (some charts list 330). 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 608 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 608

Color-wheel combinations that start from 608, 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.

608Bright OrangeThis color
3843Electric Blue

Analogous

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

666Bright Christmas Red
608Bright OrangeThis color
973Bright Canary

Triadic

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

608Bright OrangeThis color
703Chartreuse
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

608Bright OrangeThis color
3846Light Bright Turquoise
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 608?: DMC 608 is Bright Orange, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F26B22 (RGB 242, 107, 34), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 608?: Anchor 332 is the closest published match for DMC 608, and some conversion charts list Anchor 330 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 608?: No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 740 Tangerine is a little lighter and DMC 900 Dark Burnt Orange is a little darker.
Can I get DMC 608 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 608 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 608

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