DMC 309 — Rose Dark

• DMC 321

  Red

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3830

  Terra Cotta

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 347

  Salmon Very Dark

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 349

  Coral Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 22

  Alizarin

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 304

  Red Medium

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 666

  Bright Red

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 350

  Coral Medium

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3858

  Rosewood Medium

  ΔE 8.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 309?

DMC 309 is Rose Dark, a dark orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BA4A4A — RGB 186, 74, 74 and HSL 0°, 45%, 51% — and it falls in the oranges range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Rose Dark?

Rose Dark is DMC 309, and it converts to Anchor 42. 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 309?

DMC 309 (Rose Dark) converts to Anchor 42. 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 309?

DMC 309 (Rose Dark) is #BA4A4A in hex — that's RGB 186, 74, 74 or HSL 0°, 45%, 51%. 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 309?

To build dimension, flank DMC 309 (51% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Alizarin (DMC 22) sits at 52% for highlights, and Red (DMC 321) at 47% 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 309?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 309 are Red (DMC 321), Rose Very Dark (DMC 326), Terra Cotta (DMC 3830), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 309 is out of stock.