300 — Mahogany very dark
Reds family#632E20
DMC 300 — Mahogany very dark — has hex #632E20 and RGB 99, 46, 32. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 300
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Mahogany
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 300
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 300 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 300
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 300
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
DMC 300 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Mahogany very dark turns up.
DMC 300 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 300.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D300, Diamond Drills USA DMC300. A kit legend or drill bag marked 300 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 300
DMC threads that pair well with 300, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC300 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 300
Meet DMC 300, Mahogany very dark — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is intense and saturated, making it a popular choice for roses and hearts. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday designs or bold accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 300 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 300 is Mahogany very dark — a medium-dark red thread (hex #632E20, RGB 99, 46, 32). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 300?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark) is Anchor 359 (Coffee Very Dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 358 (Coffee Dark, 81%) and Anchor 352 (Copper Very Dark, 79%).
Which DMC threads are close to 300?
The closest DMC threads to 300 are 400 Mahogany dark (ΔE 4.24), 433 Brown medium (ΔE 4.48), and 801 Coffee Brown dark (ΔE 4.89). These are useful substitutes when 300 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 300 good for?
DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 300.
What fabric color works best with DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 300 has a contrast ratio of about 10.8:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 300?
No. DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 300?
Diamond Dotz D300 and Diamond Drills USA DMC300 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 300 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 300?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Classic Colorworks Silk Harvest (96%), Crescent Colors Silk 080 Harvest (96%), Needlepoint Inc Silk 479 Marigold Yellow (93%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.