Pixel Flower P Initial
Includes DMC 498 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor498 DMC color
Red Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 498
- Name
- Red Dark
- Hex
- #A7132B
- RGB (0-255)
- 167, 19, 43
- CIELAB (D65)
- 35.71, 56.64, 27.95
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 498
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 816 Garnet | #970B23 | 3.42 |
| 304 Red Medium | #B71F33 | 3.77 |
| 817 Coral Red Very Dark | #BB051F | 5.69 |
| 815 Garnet Medium | #87071F | 6.57 |
| 309 Rose Dark | #C12041 | 6.70 |
Free patterns using DMC 498
Woodland Mushrooms Bookmark
Includes DMC 498 in its default stitch grid.
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Botanical Anatomical Heart
Includes DMC 498 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Red 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.