Window companion
Includes DMC 666 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor666 DMC color
Bright Red. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 666
- Name
- Bright Red
- Hex
- #E31D42
- RGB (0-255)
- 227, 29, 66
- CIELAB (D65)
- 49.02, 71.55, 32.72
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 666
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 | 4.46 |
| 321 Red | #C72B3B | 5.25 |
| 350 Coral Medium | #E04848 | 5.81 |
| 309 Rose Dark | #C12041 | 7.36 |
| 347 Salmon Very Dark | #BF2D2D | 8.28 |
Free patterns using DMC 666
Festive Gift Stack
Includes DMC 666 in its default stitch grid.
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Strawberry & Blossom Heart
Includes DMC 666 in its default stitch grid.
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Wavy Rainbow Heart
Includes DMC 666 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Bright 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.