DMC E321 Light Effects Ruby
DMC E321 Light Effects Ruby is a metallic DMC Light Effects thread with on-screen hex value
#CC0033 and RGB 204, 0, 51. Use it for sparkle accents rather than large filled areas.
Color values
| DMC code | E321 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Effects Ruby |
| Range | DMC Light Effects (metallic) |
| Hex | #CC0033 |
| RGB | 204, 0, 51 |
| HSL | 345°, 100%, 40% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 666 Bright Red | View color | Close |
| 321 Red | View color | Close |
| 817 Very Dark Coral Red | View color | Close |
| 304 Medium Red | View color | Close |
| 347 Very Dark Salmon | View color | Similar |
| 498 Dark Red | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
Stitching with DMC Light Effects
Light Effects Ruby is a metallic Light Effects thread. The finish matters more than the hue: it catches light in a way matte cotton cannot, so use it for sparkle accents, stars, ornaments, and lettering highlights rather than large filled areas. Metallic thread frays faster, so stitch with shorter lengths and a slightly larger needle.
The nearest Stranded Cotton colors below match on screen color only; none of them will replicate the metallic sheen.
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