DMC 349 — Dark Coral

Quick Conversion Table

Brand	Equivalent	Match	Buy links
Anchor	13	exact	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
Madeira	0212	exact	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
Cosmo ⚠	345	close	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
Sullivans	45073	close	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
J&P Coats	2335	close	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
Dimensions	12335	close	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
Bucilla	118	close	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
Candamar	6029	close	Amazon → LoveCrafts →

DMC 349 Dark Coral: Where Red Meets Warmth

Not every red needs to be dramatic. DMC 349, Dark Coral, brings a warmth and approachability to the red family that its cooler, bluer cousins can't match. With a hex value of #D21035, this is a medium-bright red with distinctly warm, orange-leaning undertones — the color of sun-ripened tomatoes, coral reefs in shallow water, and the warm blush on a ripe peach.

That warmth gives 349 a particular talent: rendering skin tones. In cross-stitch portraiture and figurative work, realistic skin requires a range of pinks, tans, and reds that all share a warm base. Cool reds like 321 or 498 can make lips and cheeks look artificially blue or purple against warm skin stitched in DMC's flesh-tone range (950, 951, 754, 3774). Dark Coral avoids this problem entirely. Its warm base integrates seamlessly with skin-tone palettes, making it a natural choice for lips, flushed cheeks, sunburned noses, and the rosy warmth of ears and fingertips.

Beyond portraiture, 349 finds its niche in several unexpected places. It's a go-to for certain flower species — coral roses, zinnias, and geraniums all lean toward this warm red rather than a cool one. In food-themed designs (increasingly popular in modern cross-stitch), it renders tomatoes, strawberries, and red peppers more convincingly than cooler reds do.

349 also plays a specific role in the coral color family. DMC's coral gradient runs from 352 (Light Coral) through 351 and 350 to 349 (Dark Coral), each step adding depth while maintaining that signature warmth. Having the full set gives you everything you need for realistic coral formations, sunset clouds, or layered tropical flowers.

An important visual note: 349 can look very similar to 666 (Bright Red) under artificial lighting. Under daylight, the warm undertone of 349 becomes clearly visible, separating it from 666's more neutral brightness. If you're choosing between them for a project, compare them outdoors or near a window.

Finding Equivalents for DMC 349 Dark Coral

Coral reds with warm undertones require more care in matching than pure reds, because the warmth level is the whole point of the color.

Anchor 13 is an exact match, reliably delivering the same warm-leaning red. Anchor's version stitches up with comparable warmth and coverage, making this a straightforward substitution.

Madeira 0212 is also exact. Madeira captures the coral warmth well, and the thread's sheen adds an appealing liveliness to this already vibrant shade.

Cosmo 345 is a close match. As with other Cosmo red conversions in this range, there may be a subtle shift in warmth or saturation. Since the warm undertone is what defines Dark Coral, any shift toward cooler red territory could noticeably change the character of the color. Test on scrap fabric if you're substituting Cosmo for a project that specifically calls for 349's warmth.

Within DMC's own range, these comparisons may help:

349 vs. 350: 350 is one step lighter in the coral family. They blend beautifully together and are often paired for shading.
349 vs. 666: Similar brightness, different undertones. 666 is neutral-bright red; 349 is warm-bright red. The choice depends on whether your design needs warmth (349) or pure red punch (666).
349 vs. 817: 817 (Very Dark Coral Red) is deeper and sits between 349 and the true dark reds. Use it as a shadow tone for 349.

Remember that coral shades are particularly sensitive to fabric color. On warm-toned fabric, 349 intensifies beautifully. On cool-toned fabric, it can appear more orange than you intended.

Reference quality

How We Validate This Color Record

Use this page as a reference card for DMC 349: the structured data, quick conversions, and long-form copy are all tied back to the same stored color record.

Methodology: This page renders DMC 349, its hex value, and every brand equivalent from the site's source-of-truth color record, then checks long-form body copy against those same stored fields.
Verification status: Source-field checked. The page content is audited against the stored DMC number, brand equivalents, and match-quality labels before publishing.
Last reviewed: 2026-04-20
Approximation warning: Screen hex values, thread photos, and cross-brand conversions are reference aids. Dye lots, thread sheen, and fabric color can still shift the result in hand.

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Decision guide

When to use the DMC 349 reference page

This page should help you decide faster between palette planning, brand substitution, and shade comparison without turning the color record into a thin lookup page.

Best for

+ Palette planning when you want the stored DMC 349 Dark Coral record, hex value #D21035, and linked brand equivalents in one place.
+ Checking the quickest cross-brand shortlist before you buy floss, compare stash substitutes, or route into a more specific conversion page.
+ Finding nearby shades in the reds family before you commit to accents, shading, or background blends.

Watch for

! Screen previews are only reference aids. Dark Coral can shift on real fabric because thread sheen, stitch coverage, and room lighting change how the color reads.
! A stored equivalent is still a shortlist, not a guarantee that two brands will disappear into each other in the same stitched motif.
! Older charts, discontinued kit floss, and dye-lot variation can all introduce small but visible differences that the page cannot detect for you.

Before you commit

Confirm the role of DMC 349 Dark Coral: decide whether you need an exact hero shade, a forgiving background, or a rough stash substitute.
Compare on project fabric: view the skein or stitched sample on the same fabric count and color you will actually use.
Use the linked conversion pages next: open the brand-specific pages when you need match-quality caveats before substituting away from the DMC reference.