DMC 400 — Mahogany Dark

• DMC 975

  Golden Brown Dark

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 918

  Red Copper Dark

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 919

  Red Copper

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 433

  Brown Medium

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 920

  Copper Medium

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 300

  Mahogany Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 632

  Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 434

  Brown Light

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 801

  Coffee Brown Dark

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 301

  Mahogany Medium

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 355

  Terra Cotta Dark

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 3777

  Terra Cotta Very Dark

  ΔE 11.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 400?

DMC 400 is Mahogany Dark, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #8F430F — RGB 143, 67, 15 and HSL 24°, 81%, 31% — 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 Dark?

Mahogany Dark is DMC 400, and it converts to Anchor 351. 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 400?

DMC 400 (Mahogany Dark) converts to Anchor 351. 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 400?

DMC 400 (Mahogany Dark) is #8F430F in hex — that's RGB 143, 67, 15 or HSL 24°, 81%, 31%. 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 400?

To build dimension, flank DMC 400 (31% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Golden Brown Dark (DMC 975) sits at 32% for highlights, and Red Copper Dark (DMC 918) at 27% 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 400?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 400 are Golden Brown Dark (DMC 975), Red Copper Dark (DMC 918), Red Copper (DMC 919), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 400 is out of stock.