DMC embroidery floss color
DMC 310 Black is a black and neutral embroidery floss color with hex #000000, RGB 0, 0, 0, and HSL 0, 0%, 0%. In cross stitch, it works best as a very dark outline, shadow, and contrast color, especially for outlines, lettering, silhouettes, blackwork-style details, and strong contrast.
DMC 310 is a black and neutral DMC thread shade. Its digital reference is #000000, but real embroidery floss can shift slightly with fabric color, room light, daylight, and the number of strands used.
This shade pairs well with white, light grays, cream backgrounds. It is especially practical for monochrome charts, typography patterns, pet portraits when you want a palette that still maps to real DMC floss.
These nearby shades are sorted by digital color distance, so they are useful starting points for substitutions, shading, or palette edits.
Use these related black and neutral shades when you need a lighter, darker, or neighboring DMC option in the same color family.
StitchCraft can convert a photo into a cross stitch pattern and match the image colors to real DMC thread choices. Use this color as a palette reference, then adjust color count, fabric size, and PDF export settings in the app.
Quick answers for color matching, substitutions, and practical cross stitch use.
DMC 310 Black is a black and neutral embroidery floss color with hex #000000 and RGB 0, 0, 0. In cross stitch, it works as a very dark outline, shadow, and contrast color.
DMC 310 is useful for outlines, lettering, silhouettes, blackwork-style details, and strong contrast. It can also support deep shadows in portraits, pets, houses, and landscape patterns, especially when you need a black and neutral shade that fits real DMC thread palettes.
The closest colors in this chart are DMC 3371 Black Brown, DMC 938 Ultra Dark Coffee Brown, DMC 890 Ultra Dark Pistachio Green. Always compare the colors in your pattern before substituting, because nearby colors can still change shading and contrast.
Hex #000000 is the digital reference shown for DMC 310. It is useful for previews and planning, but real embroidery floss can look different under room light, daylight, and against different fabric colors.
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