What color is DMC 817?

DMC 817 is Very Dark Coral Red, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BB051F (RGB 187, 5, 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 817?

Anchor 13 is the closest published match for DMC 817. 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 817?

No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 666 Bright Christmas Red is a little lighter and DMC 498 Dark Red is a little darker.

Can I get DMC 817 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 817 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

817

DMC 817 Very Dark Coral Red

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 817.

Code817

NameVery Dark Coral Red

Hex#BB051F

RGB187, 5, 31

HSL351°, 95%, 38%

CIELAB39.2, 63.4, 40.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 817 is Anchor 13. 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 817 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 817

Color-wheel combinations that start from 817, 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.

817Very Dark Coral RedThis color
958Dark Sea Green

Analogous

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

3607Light Plum
817Very Dark Coral RedThis color
900Dark Burnt Orange

Triadic

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

817Very Dark Coral RedThis color
701Light Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

817Very Dark Coral RedThis color
702Kelly Green
995Dark Electric Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 817?: DMC 817 is Very Dark Coral Red, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BB051F (RGB 187, 5, 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 817?: Anchor 13 is the closest published match for DMC 817. 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 817?: No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 666 Bright Christmas Red is a little lighter and DMC 498 Dark Red is a little darker.
Can I get DMC 817 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 817 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 817

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