326 DMC color
Rose Very Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 326
- Name
- Rose Very Dark
- Hex
- #B33B4B
- RGB (0-255)
- 179, 59, 75
- CIELAB (D65)
- 43.10, 49.58, 17.85
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 326
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3831 Raspberry Dark | #B32F48 | 2.22 |
| 309 Rose Dark | #C12041 | 3.81 |
| 3721 Shell Pink Dark | #A14B51 | 4.61 |
| 321 Red | #C72B3B | 5.72 |
| 304 Red Medium | #B71F33 | 5.75 |
Free patterns to try with 326
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Rose Very Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 326. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Rose Very Dark 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.