Scarlet macaw
Includes DMC 817 in its default stitch grid.
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Coral Red Very Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 817
- Name
- Coral Red Very Dark
- Hex
- #BB051F
- RGB (0-255)
- 187, 5, 31
- CIELAB (D65)
- 39.20, 63.37, 40.04
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 817
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 347 Salmon Very Dark | #BF2D2D | 3.82 |
| 304 Red Medium | #B71F33 | 4.65 |
| 498 Red Dark | #A7132B | 5.69 |
| 349 Coral Dark | #D21035 | 6.30 |
| 321 Red | #C72B3B | 6.38 |
Free patterns using DMC 817
Poppy study
Includes DMC 817 in its default stitch grid.
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Nordic Berry Branch
Includes DMC 817 in its default stitch grid.
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Tree in a Woven Basket
Includes DMC 817 in its default stitch grid.
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Quilted Star Ornament
Includes DMC 817 in its default stitch grid.
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Winter Bell Ornament
Includes DMC 817 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Coral Red 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.