DMC 606 Bright Orange Red
DMC 606 Bright Orange Red is a Reds family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FA3203 and RGB 250, 50, 3. The closest substitute is DMC 608 Bright Orange.
Color values
| DMC code | 606 |
|---|---|
| Name | Bright Orange Red |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FA3203 |
| RGB | 250, 50, 3 |
| HSL | 11°, 98%, 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 608 Bright Orange | View color | Similar |
| 720 Dark Orange Spice | View color | Similar |
| 946 Medium Burnt Orange | View color | Similar |
| 900 Dark Burnt Orange | View color | Different |
| 817 Very Dark Coral Red | View color | Different |
| 947 Burnt Orange | View color | Different |
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 606 in patterns
Bright Orange 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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