DMC 301 — Mahogany Medium

• DMC 920

  Copper Medium

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 921

  Copper

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 434

  Brown Light

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 900

  Burnt Orange Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 435

  Brown Very Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3826

  Golden Brown

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 919

  Red Copper

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3773

  Desert Sand Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3772

  Desert Sand Very Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 420

  Hazelnut Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 975

  Golden Brown Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 9.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 301?

DMC 301 is Mahogany Medium, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #B35F2B — RGB 179, 95, 43 and HSL 23°, 61%, 44% — 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 Medium?

Mahogany Medium is DMC 301, and it converts to Anchor 1049. 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 301?

DMC 301 (Mahogany Medium) converts to Anchor 1049. 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 301?

DMC 301 (Mahogany Medium) is #B35F2B in hex — that's RGB 179, 95, 43 or HSL 23°, 61%, 44%. 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 301?

To build dimension, flank DMC 301 (44% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Brown Very Light (DMC 435) sits at 50% for highlights, and Copper Medium (DMC 920) at 38% 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 301?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 301 are Copper Medium (DMC 920), Copper (DMC 921), Brown Light (DMC 434), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 301 is out of stock.