DMC 3031 Very Dark Mocha Brown
DMC 3031 Very Dark Mocha Brown is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#4B3C2A and RGB 75, 60, 42. The closest substitute is DMC 838 Very Dark Beige Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 3031 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Mocha Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #4B3C2A |
| RGB | 75, 60, 42 |
| HSL | 33°, 28%, 23% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 838 Very Dark Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 3021 Very Dark Brown Gray | View color | Close |
| 839 Dark Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 09 Very Dark Cocoa | View color | Close |
| 779 Dark Cocoa | View color | Close |
| 3781 Dark Mocha Brown | 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 3031 in patterns
Very Dark Mocha Brown sits in the Browns family and works as a earth tone and shading color. It is a natural fit for animal fur, tree bark, hair, wood, coffee, houses, and rustic borders, and for natural shadows in landscapes and pet portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, creams, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: pet portraits, house portraits, woodland patterns.
- Also useful for warm outlines when black feels too harsh.
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