DMC embroidery floss color
DMC 816 Garnet is a reds embroidery floss color with hex #971b2a, RGB 151, 27, 42, and HSL 353, 70%, 35%. In cross stitch, it works best as a dark warm accent color, especially for flowers, hearts, berries, lettering, and holiday details.
DMC 816 is a reds DMC thread shade. Its digital reference is #971b2a, but real embroidery floss can shift slightly with fabric color, room light, daylight, and the number of strands used.
This shade pairs well with deep neutrals, soft pinks, cream backgrounds. It is especially practical for rose motifs, Valentine designs, Christmas ornaments when you want a palette that still maps to real DMC floss.
These nearby shades are sorted by digital color distance, so they are useful starting points for substitutions, shading, or palette edits.
Use these related reds shades when you need a lighter, darker, or neighboring DMC option in the same color family.
StitchCraft can convert a photo into a cross stitch pattern and match the image colors to real DMC thread choices. Use this color as a palette reference, then adjust color count, fabric size, and PDF export settings in the app.
Quick answers for color matching, substitutions, and practical cross stitch use.
DMC 816 Garnet is a reds embroidery floss color with hex #971b2a and RGB 151, 27, 42. In cross stitch, it works as a dark warm accent color.
DMC 816 is useful for flowers, hearts, berries, lettering, and holiday details. It can also support small focal points that need strong contrast, especially when you need a reds shade that fits real DMC thread palettes.
The closest colors in this chart are DMC 815 Medium Garnet, DMC 498 Dark Red, DMC 902 Very Dark Garnet. Always compare the colors in your pattern before substituting, because nearby colors can still change shading and contrast.
Hex #971b2a is the digital reference shown for DMC 816. It is useful for previews and planning, but real embroidery floss can look different under room light, daylight, and against different fabric colors.
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