DMC 310 Black
DMC 310 Black is a Grays family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#000000 and RGB 0, 0, 0. The closest substitute is DMC 3371 Black Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 310 |
|---|---|
| Name | Black |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #000000 |
| RGB | 0, 0, 0 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3371 Black Brown | View color | Close |
| 938 Ultra Dark Coffee Brown | View color | Similar |
| 3799 Very Dark Pewter Gray | View color | Different |
| 3031 Very Dark Mocha Brown | View color | Different |
| 844 Ultra Dark Beaver Gray | View color | Different |
| 898 Very Dark Coffee Brown | View color | Different |
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 310 in patterns
Black sits in the Grays family and works as a neutral shadow and outline color. It is a natural fit for monochrome charts, shadows, lettering, stone, metal, and soft outlines, and for subtle detail where black would overpower the design.
- Pairs well with white, black, muted blues.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome portraits, modern typography, stone textures.
- Also useful for modern palettes with restrained contrast.
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