DMC 498
DMC 498 Red Dark
DMC 498 is “Red Dark”, a color from the red family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 498
- Catalog name
- Red Dark
- Color family
- Red
- Approximate screen color
#A7132B- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 498?
DMC 498 is the floss DMC calls “Red Dark”, from the red family. Its approximate screen color is #A7132B.
What can I use instead of DMC 498?
The closest shades to DMC 498 in the same family are DMC 816, DMC 304, DMC 817. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 498 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.