DMC 400 Dark Mahogany
DMC 400 Dark Mahogany is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#8F430F and RGB 143, 67, 15. The closest substitute is DMC 975 Dark Golden Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 400 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Mahogany |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #8F430F |
| RGB | 143, 67, 15 |
| HSL | 24°, 81%, 31% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 975 Dark Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 918 Dark Red Copper | View color | Close |
| 919 Red Copper | View color | Close |
| 920 Medium Copper | View color | Close |
| 301 Medium Mahogany | View color | Similar |
| 433 Medium 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 400 in patterns
Dark Mahogany 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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