Poppy study
Includes DMC 321 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor321 DMC color
Red. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 321
- Name
- Red
- Hex
- #C72B3B
- RGB (0-255)
- 199, 43, 59
- CIELAB (D65)
- 44.50, 60.46, 30.17
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 321
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 349 Coral Dark | #D21035 | 2.20 |
| 309 Rose Dark | #C12041 | 4.00 |
| 304 Red Medium | #B71F33 | 4.07 |
| 347 Salmon Very Dark | #BF2D2D | 4.12 |
| 666 Bright Red | #E31D42 | 5.25 |
Free patterns using DMC 321
Nordic heirloom
Includes DMC 321 in its default stitch grid.
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Red tulip
Includes DMC 321 in its default stitch grid.
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Little house
Includes DMC 321 in its default stitch grid.
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Tea for one
Includes DMC 321 in its default stitch grid.
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Nordic star
Includes DMC 321 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Red in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.