What color is DMC 814?

DMC 814 is Dark Garnet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7B001B (RGB 123, 0, 27), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 814?

Anchor 45 is the closest published match for DMC 814. 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 814?

Among DMC's 4 Garnet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 815 Medium Garnet and the next darker one is DMC 902 Very Dark Garnet.

Can I get DMC 814 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 814 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

814

DMC 814 Dark Garnet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 814.

Code814

NameDark Garnet

Hex#7B001B

RGB123, 0, 27

HSL347°, 100%, 24%

CIELAB24.6, 47.4, 22.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 814 is Anchor 45. 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 Garnet shades

All 4 DMC Garnet 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 814 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 814

Color-wheel combinations that start from 814, 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.

814Dark GarnetThis color
505Jade Green

Analogous

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

718Plum
814Dark GarnetThis color
918Dark Red Copper

Triadic

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

814Dark GarnetThis color
699Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

814Dark GarnetThis color
699Green
803Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 814?: DMC 814 is Dark Garnet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7B001B (RGB 123, 0, 27), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 814?: Anchor 45 is the closest published match for DMC 814. 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 814?: Among DMC's 4 Garnet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 815 Medium Garnet and the next darker one is DMC 902 Very Dark Garnet.
Can I get DMC 814 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 814 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 814

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