What color is DMC 902?

DMC 902 is Very Dark Garnet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #822637 (RGB 130, 38, 55), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 902?

Anchor 897 is the closest published match for DMC 902, and some conversion charts list Anchor 22 or Anchor 72 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 902?

DMC 902 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Garnet shades. The next lighter one is DMC 814 Dark Garnet.

Can I get DMC 902 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 902 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 902 Very Dark Garnet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 902.

Code902

NameVery Dark Garnet

Hex#822637

RGB130, 38, 55

HSL349°, 55%, 33%

CIELAB30.4, 40.5, 12.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 902 is Anchor 897 (some charts list 22 or 72). 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 902 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 902

Color-wheel combinations that start from 902, 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.

902Very Dark GarnetThis color
3850Dark Bright Green

Analogous

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

34Dark Fuschia
902Very Dark GarnetThis color
433Medium Brown

Triadic

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

902Very Dark GarnetThis color
699Green
796Dark Royal Blue

Split complementary

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

902Very Dark GarnetThis color
699Green
824Very Dark Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 902?: DMC 902 is Very Dark Garnet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #822637 (RGB 130, 38, 55), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 902?: Anchor 897 is the closest published match for DMC 902, and some conversion charts list Anchor 22 or Anchor 72 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 902?: DMC 902 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Garnet shades. The next lighter one is DMC 814 Dark Garnet.
Can I get DMC 902 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 902 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 902

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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