DMC 608
DMC 608 Burnt Orange Bright
DMC 608 is “Burnt Orange Bright”, a color from the red family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 608
- Catalog name
- Burnt Orange Bright
- Color family
- Red
- Approximate screen color
#FD5D35- 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.
- DB-161 Opaque Orange AB
#F66241 - TT-01-562 Galvanized Saffron
#E45525
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 608?
DMC 608 is the floss DMC calls “Burnt Orange Bright”, from the red family. Its approximate screen color is #FD5D35.
What can I use instead of DMC 608?
The closest shades to DMC 608 in the same family are DMC 606, DMC 351, DMC 350. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 608 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.