Red Orange Color Palette for Embroidery

Today I bring you an awesome red orange color palette I created and used for one of the strawberries patterns soon to be released in my shop. I put together this simple yet totally gorgeous palette to perfectly match those bright red strawberries, but you can totally tweak it to fit all sorts of summer projects, including festive Christmas patterns.

As part of a larger collection of lively reds color palettes, this red orange stitch palette bursts with brightness and a fresh vibe. Its vibrant hues are perfect for any summer themed or festive Christmas embroidery projects.

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DMC to Anchor Thread Color Conversion Chart

The Red Orange color palette features the following thread shades: DMC 606 (Orange Red Bright), DMC 817 (Coral Red Very Dark), DMC 3822 (Straw Light), and DMC 937 (Avocado Green Medium).

If you prefer the Anchor brand for your stitching, or if you’re using this color palette for digital drawings, check out the thread color conversion chart provided below.

DMC Stranded Cotton

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Anchor Stranded Cotton

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RGB Values

If you plan to use this color palette for digital display works (TV, computer, tablet, or smartphone) use the RGB values from the chart below.

If you’re working on more intricate embroidery projects, especially those involving needle painting, you may need to create smoother transitions between shades. In these cases, consider including additional shades from each color family to achieve a more realistic effect.

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Red Orange Color Palette for Embroidery