DMC 300 — Mahogany Very Dark

• DMC 918

  Red Copper Dark

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 801

  Coffee Brown Dark

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 433

  Brown Medium

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 400

  Mahogany Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3857

  Rosewood Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 898

  Coffee Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 3777

  Terra Cotta Very Dark

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 09

  Cocoa Very Dark

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 975

  Golden Brown Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 632

  Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 12.4

• DMC 919

  Red Copper

  ΔE 12.5

• DMC 355

  Terra Cotta Dark

  ΔE 14.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 300?

DMC 300 is Mahogany Very Dark, a very dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #6F2F00 — RGB 111, 47, 0 and HSL 25°, 100%, 22% — and it falls in the browns & tans range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Mahogany Very Dark?

Mahogany Very Dark is DMC 300, and it converts to Anchor 352. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 300?

DMC 300 (Mahogany Very Dark) converts to Anchor 352. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 300?

DMC 300 (Mahogany Very Dark) is #6F2F00 in hex — that's RGB 111, 47, 0 or HSL 25°, 100%, 22%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 300?

To build dimension, flank DMC 300 (22% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Red Copper Dark (DMC 918) sits at 27% for highlights, and Coffee Brown Very Dark (DMC 898) at 18% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 300?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 300 are Red Copper Dark (DMC 918), Coffee Brown Dark (DMC 801), Brown Medium (DMC 433), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 300 is out of stock.