What color is DMC 666?

DMC 666 is Bright Christmas Red, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E03C39 (RGB 224, 60, 57), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 666?

Anchor 46 is the closest published match for DMC 666. 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 666?

No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 720 Dark Orange Spice is a little lighter and DMC 817 Very Dark Coral Red is a little darker.

Can I get DMC 666 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 666 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 666 Bright Christmas Red

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 666.

Code666

NameBright Christmas Red

Hex#E03C39

RGB224, 60, 57

HSL1°, 73%, 55%

CIELAB51.1, 62.4, 40.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 666 is Anchor 46. 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 666 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 666

Color-wheel combinations that start from 666, 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.

666Bright Christmas RedThis color
3846Light Bright Turquoise

Analogous

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

3805Cyclamen Pink
666Bright Christmas RedThis color
3853Dark Autumn Gold

Triadic

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

666Bright Christmas RedThis color
703Chartreuse
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

666Bright Christmas RedThis color
702Kelly Green
798Dark Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 666?: DMC 666 is Bright Christmas Red, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E03C39 (RGB 224, 60, 57), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 666?: Anchor 46 is the closest published match for DMC 666. 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 666?: No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 720 Dark Orange Spice is a little lighter and DMC 817 Very Dark Coral Red is a little darker.
Can I get DMC 666 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 666 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 666

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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