DMC 304 Medium Red
DMC 304 Medium Red is a Reds family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B71F33 and RGB 183, 31, 51. The closest substitute is DMC 321 Red.
Color values
| DMC code | 304 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Red |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B71F33 |
| RGB | 183, 31, 51 |
| HSL | 352°, 71%, 42% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 321 Red | View color | Very close |
| 498 Dark Red | View color | Very close |
| 347 Very Dark Salmon | View color | Close |
| 816 Garnet | View color | Close |
| 349 Dark Coral | View color | Close |
| 22 Alizarin | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 304 in patterns
Medium Red sits in the Reds family and works as a warm accent color. It is a natural fit for flowers, hearts, berries, lettering, and holiday details, and for small focal points that need strong contrast.
- Pairs well with deep neutrals, soft pinks, cream backgrounds.
- Pattern ideas: rose motifs, Valentine designs, Christmas ornaments.
- Also useful for warm shadows in portraits and gift patterns.
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