DMC 301 Medium Mahogany
DMC 301 Medium Mahogany is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B35D38 and RGB 179, 93, 56. The closest substitute is DMC 3830 Terra Cotta.
Color values
| DMC code | 301 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Mahogany |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B35D38 |
| RGB | 179, 93, 56 |
| HSL | 18°, 52%, 46% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3830 Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 435 Very Light Brown | View color | Similar |
| 434 Light Brown | View color | Similar |
| 400 Dark Mahogany | View color | Similar |
| 356 Medium Terra Cotta | View color | Similar |
| 3773 Medium Desert Sand | 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 301 in patterns
Medium 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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