DMC 3371 — Black Brown

• DMC 938

  Coffee Brown Ultra Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 310

  Black

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 898

  Coffee Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 13.5

• DMC 3031

  Mocha Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 14.7

• DMC 3799

  Pewter Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 16.6

• DMC 09

  Cocoa Very Dark

  ΔE 16.7

• DMC 844

  Beaver Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 18.3

• DMC 838

  Beige Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 18.7

• DMC 3021

  Brown Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 19.0

• DMC 154

  Grape Very Dark

  ΔE 19.0

• DMC 779

  Cocoa Dark

  ΔE 19.7

• DMC 801

  Coffee Brown Dark

  ΔE 20.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3371?

DMC 3371 is Black Brown, a black shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #1E1108 — RGB 30, 17, 8 and HSL 25°, 58%, 7% — and it falls in the blacks range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Black Brown?

Black Brown is DMC 3371, and it converts to Anchor 382. 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 3371?

DMC 3371 (Black Brown) converts to Anchor 382. 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 3371?

DMC 3371 (Black Brown) is #1E1108 in hex — that's RGB 30, 17, 8 or HSL 25°, 58%, 7%. 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 3371?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3371 (7% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Coffee Brown Ultra Dark (DMC 938) sits at 13% for highlights, and Black (DMC 310) at 0% 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 3371?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3371 are Coffee Brown Ultra Dark (DMC 938), Black (DMC 310), Coffee Brown Very Dark (DMC 898), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3371 is out of stock.