DMC 814 Garnet Dark
On screen, DMC 814 Garnet Dark reads as a very dark, rich red (#7b001b). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 513 Garnet Dark at ΔE 1.3 (very close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 814 Garnet Dark
#7b001b · RGB 123, 0, 27
Closest to DMC 814 in other brands
- Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 513 Garnet Dark ΔE 1.3 very close
- Perler Cherry ΔE 9.4 similar
- Hama 22 Dark Red ΔE 8.3 similar
- Artkal S S146 Bloodrose Red ΔE 8.6 similar
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 11.7 loose
DMC 814 color values
| Code | 814 |
|---|---|
| Name | Garnet Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #7b001b |
| RGB | 123, 0, 27 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 24.6, a* 47.4, b* 22.9 |
| HSL | 347°, 100 %, 24 % |
| Color family | Red, 51 of 53 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 24.6) |
| DMC color card | row 01-23 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark, ΔE 3.4 |
DMC 814 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 814: the best is Madeira 513 at ΔE 1.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 43 | Carmine Rose Medium Dark | 3.4 | close |
| Anchor | 20 | Burgundy Medium Dark | 3.4 | close |
| Anchor | 1005 | Cherry Red Medium | 3.7 | close |
| Madeira | 513 | Garnet Dark | 1.3 | very close |
| Madeira | 811 | Shell Pink Medium Dark | 2.6 | very close |
| Madeira | 314 | Copper Very Dark | 2.6 | very close |
| Perler | Cherry | code 80-15961 | 9.4 | similar |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 11.6 | loose |
| Hama | 22 | Dark Red | 8.3 | similar |
| Hama | 114 | Cherry Red | 8.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S146 | Bloodrose Red | 8.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S85 | Red Wine | 9.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 11.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 16.5 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 814
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 814, led by DMC 815 Garnet Medium at ΔE 2.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 815 | Garnet Medium | #87071f | 2.6 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3685 | Mauve Very Dark | #881531 | 5.8 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 816 | Garnet | #970b23 | 5.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 902 | Garnet Very Dark | #822637 | 7.2 | lighter and more muted |
| 3857 | Rosewood Dark | #68251a | 7.9 | more muted |
| 498 | Red Dark | #a7132b | 9.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 3777 | Terra Cotta Very Dark | #863022 | 9.1 | lighter and more muted |
| 777 | Raspberry Very Dark | #913546 | 11.0 | lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 814: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 2 darker steps from the DMC red family, L* from 32 to 13.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 816 | Garnet | 31.7 |
| 3 lighter | 902 | Garnet Very Dark | 30.4 |
| 2 lighter | 3685 | Mauve Very Dark | 29.4 |
| 1 lighter | 815 | Garnet Medium | 27.9 |
| this color | 814 | Garnet Dark | 24.6 |
| 1 darker | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 22.0 |
| 2 darker | 35 | Fuschia Very Dark | 13.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 814
The best modelled blend lands at ΔE 3.2, no closer than DMC 815 alone (ΔE 2.6), so blends here are for texture rather than accuracy.
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 814 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 815 Garnet Medium + 1 × DMC 3857 Rosewood Dark | #791a1d | 3.2 |
| 1 × DMC 3685 Mauve Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3857 Rosewood Dark | #791e27 | 3.5 |
| 1 × DMC 3685 Mauve Very Dark + 1 × DMC 09 Cocoa Very Dark | #721b24 | 3.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 814
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #7b001b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 814
Substituting DMC 814 takes care: Anchor 43 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.4), and Madeira 513 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 1.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 814 is number 51 of 53 in the DMC red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 815 Garnet Medium and down to DMC 154 Grape Very Dark. Keep it labelled next to DMC 815, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 814 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 11.3:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cherry (ΔE 9.4), Hama 22 Dark Red (ΔE 8.3) and Artkal S S146 Bloodrose Red (ΔE 8.6); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 814?
Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 814 Garnet Dark (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: Anchor 20 (ΔE 3.4) and Anchor 1005 (ΔE 3.7).
What color is DMC 814?
DMC 814 Garnet Dark is a very dark, rich red in the red family: hex #7b001b, RGB 123, 0, 27, L* 24.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 814?
Inside DMC, DMC 815 Garnet Medium is nearest (ΔE 2.6). From other brands, Anchor 43 (ΔE 3.4) or Madeira 513 (ΔE 1.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 815 and DMC 3857 models at ΔE 3.2.
What is DMC 814 in Perler beads?
Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 22 Dark Red (ΔE 8.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 814?
Madeira 513 Garnet Dark at ΔE 1.3 (very close), then Madeira 811 at ΔE 2.6.
Related
DMC 814 in other brands
- Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark ΔE 3.4
- Madeira 513 Garnet Dark ΔE 1.3
- Perler Cherry ΔE 9.4
- Hama 22 Dark Red ΔE 8.3
- Artkal S S146 Bloodrose Red ΔE 8.6
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 11.7