What color is DMC 816?

DMC 816 is Garnet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #8C1B1F (RGB 140, 27, 31), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 816?

Anchor 1005 is the closest published match for DMC 816, and some conversion charts list Anchor 20 or Anchor 43 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 816?

DMC 816 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Garnet shades. The next darker one is DMC 815 Medium Garnet.

Can I get DMC 816 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 816 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

816

DMC 816 Garnet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 816.

Code816

NameGarnet

Hex#8C1B1F

RGB140, 27, 31

HSL358°, 68%, 33%

CIELAB30.5, 46.4, 28.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 816 is Anchor 1005 (some charts list 20 or 43). 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 816 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 816

Color-wheel combinations that start from 816, 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.

816GarnetThis color
3812Very Dark Sea Green

Analogous

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

718Plum
816GarnetThis color
975Dark Golden Brown

Triadic

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

816GarnetThis color
701Light Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 816?: DMC 816 is Garnet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #8C1B1F (RGB 140, 27, 31), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 816?: Anchor 1005 is the closest published match for DMC 816, and some conversion charts list Anchor 20 or Anchor 43 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 816?: DMC 816 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Garnet shades. The next darker one is DMC 815 Medium Garnet.
Can I get DMC 816 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 816 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 816

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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