DMC 3031 — Mocha Brown Very Dark

• DMC 838

  Beige Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 3021

  Brown Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 839

  Beige Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 898

  Coffee Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 3781

  Mocha Brown Dark

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 938

  Coffee Brown Ultra Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 779

  Cocoa Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 08

  Driftwood Dark

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 3799

  Pewter Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 801

  Coffee Brown Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 844

  Beaver Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 3787

  Brown Gray Dark

  ΔE 12.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3031?

DMC 3031 is Mocha Brown Very Dark, a very dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #4B3C2A — RGB 75, 60, 42 and HSL 33°, 28%, 23% — 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 Mocha Brown Very Dark?

Mocha Brown Very Dark is DMC 3031, and it converts to Anchor 905. 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 3031?

DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown Very Dark) converts to Anchor 905. 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 3031?

DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown Very Dark) is #4B3C2A in hex — that's RGB 75, 60, 42 or HSL 33°, 28%, 23%. 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 3031?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3031 (23% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Beige Brown Very Dark (DMC 838) sits at 28% 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 3031?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3031 are Beige Brown Very Dark (DMC 838), Brown Gray Very Dark (DMC 3021), Beige Brown Dark (DMC 839), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3031 is out of stock.