Anchor
No official match published to Anchor.
Closest on screen
- Anchor 59China Rosevery close · ΔE 2.8
- Anchor 1006Cherry Redvery close · ΔE 4.3
- Anchor 1014Brick Very Darkvery close · ΔE 4.6
DMC color chart · Mouliné Spécial
DMC 498 · Dark red
DMC 498 is “Dark red”, a red shade from the DMC Mouliné Spécial range, with an approximate screen color of #A7132B. Its closest equivalents: Anchor 59 (closest on screen, very close), Madeira 0508 (published match, close) and Sullivans 45108 (published match, identical).
- Brand
- DMC · Mouliné Spécial
- Number
- 498
- Name
- Dark red
- Color family
- Red
- Screen color
- #A7132B (approximate)
- Skein
- 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss
Conversions
The same color in other brands
An official match is published by a manufacturer; “on screen” compares the displayed colors (ΔE2000: the lower, the closer). A real shade card always has the final word.
Madeira
Official match
Closest on screen
- Madeira 0512Very dark redvery close · ΔE 4.6
- Madeira 0407Very dark redvery close · ΔE 5.0
- Madeira 0811Very dark redclose · ΔE 5.5
Sullivans
Official match
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45218Garnetvery close · ΔE 3.4
- Sullivans 45050Medium Redvery close · ΔE 3.8
- Sullivans 45219Very Dark Coral Redclose · ΔE 5.7
Perler
No official match published to Perler.
Closest on screen
Hama
No official match published to Hama.
Closest on screen
Artkal S
No official match published to Artkal S.
Closest on screen
Diamond Dotz
Official match
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
Official match
Closest on screen
Red Heart
No official match published to Red Heart.
Closest on screen
Hama Mini
No official match published to Hama Mini.
Closest on screen
Hama Maxi
No official match published to Hama Maxi.
Closest on screen
Perler Mini
No official match published to Perler Mini.
Closest on screen
Perler Caps
No official match published to Perler Caps.
Closest on screen
Nabbi
No official match published to Nabbi.
Closest on screen
Artkal A
No official match published to Artkal A.
Closest on screen
Artkal C
No official match published to Artkal C.
Closest on screen
Artkal M
No official match published to Artkal M.
Closest on screen
Artkal R
No official match published to Artkal R.
Closest on screen
Yant
No official match published to Yant.
Closest on screen
Mard
No official match published to Mard.
Closest on screen
Gamma
Official match
Closest on screen
- Gamma 0869Very dark redvery close · ΔE 3.4
- Gamma 4055Dark redvery close · ΔE 3.8
- Gamma 0024Dark redclose · ΔE 5.7
PNK Kirov
Official match
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 1201Very dark redvery close · ΔE 3.4
- PNK Kirov 0908Dark redvery close · ΔE 3.8
- PNK Kirov 9224Dark redclose · ΔE 5.7
Mill Hill
Official match
Closest on screen
Splendor
Official match
Closest on screen
- Splendor S822Dark Redvery close · ΔE 3.8
- Splendor S820Ruby Redclose · ΔE 7.8
- Splendor S1144Dark redclose · ΔE 8.0
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M810Cranberryvery close · ΔE 3.8
- Mandarin Floss M864Very dark redclose · ΔE 6.6
- Mandarin Floss M809Ruby Redclose · ΔE 7.8
DMC color chart
Similar DMC shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
Sources: DMC Mouliné Spécial range from the maker’s page; screen colors from CrazyArtZone.
To stitch with this thread on your own pattern: stixiva, the free cross stitch software, online or on Windows.
What color is DMC 498?
DMC 498 is Dark red, about #A7132B on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: CrazyArtZone): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card.
What is DMC 498 in other brands?
Anchor 59 (closest on screen, very close); Madeira 0508 (published match, close); Sullivans 45108 (published match, identical). This page lists the conversions published by manufacturers first, then the closest threads on screen. A published conversion isn't always exact, so the on-screen difference is shown next to it.
How many skeins do I need?
One DMC skein holds 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss. The skein calculator estimates how many you need from your stitch count, fabric and number of strands.
Stitch with DMC 498
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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