3031 — Mocha Brown very dark
Browns family#422E25
DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark) is a dark, muted brown shade with hex code #422E25 and RGB values 66, 46, 37. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 3031
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Brazil Nut
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3031
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 3031 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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Other threads & beads
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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 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3031
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3031
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark) sits a hair from DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark) (ΔE 1.53) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 3031 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 Mocha Brown very dark turns up.
DMC 3031 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 3031.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3031, Diamond Drills USA DMC3031. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3031 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3031
DMC threads that pair well with 3031, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC3031 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 3031
Meet DMC 3031, Mocha Brown very dark — a muted, dark thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its dramatic and quiet presence shines in tree trunks and earth tones alike. Pull this thread for animal fur or warm outlines when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3031 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3031 is Mocha Brown very dark — a dark brown thread (hex #422E25, RGB 66, 46, 37). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3031?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark) is Anchor 905 (Brown Grey Dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1088 (Taupe Very Dark, 81%) and Anchor 382 (Black Brown Very Dark, 69%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3031?
The closest DMC threads to 3031 are 838 Beige Brown very dark (ΔE 1.53), 938 Coffee Brown ultra dark (ΔE 2.28), and 898 Coffee Brown very dark (ΔE 3.46). These are useful substitutes when 3031 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3031 good for?
DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3031.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown 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, 3031 has a contrast ratio of about 12.7:1 on white fabric and 1.6:1 on black. As a soft 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 3031?
No. DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown 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 3031?
Diamond Dotz D3031 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3031 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3031 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 3031?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Gamma 3224 коричневый (91%), Madeira Rayon 1229 Clove (91%), Appleton 916 Fawn (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.