DMC 300 Very Dark Mahogany
DMC 300 Very Dark Mahogany is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#6B2412 and RGB 107, 36, 18. The closest substitute is DMC 3857 Dark Rosewood.
Color values
| DMC code | 300 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Mahogany |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #6B2412 |
| RGB | 107, 36, 18 |
| HSL | 12°, 71%, 25% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3857 Dark Rosewood | View color | Close |
| 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 918 Dark Red Copper | View color | Similar |
| 221 Very Dark Shell Pink | View color | Similar |
| 801 Dark Coffee Brown | View color | Similar |
| 355 Dark Terra Cotta | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 300 in patterns
Very Dark Mahogany sits in the Oranges family and works as a warm highlight and autumn color. It is a natural fit for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering, and for golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes.
- Pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens.
- Pattern ideas: pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes.
- Also useful for playful accents in beginner-friendly designs.
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