DMC Mouliné Spécial

3031 — Mocha Brown very dark

Browns family

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 Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#422E25
RGB
66, 46, 37
HSL
19°, 28%, 20%
Lab
21.0, 7.8, 9.4
Lightness
20%
Dark
Saturation
28%
Muted
Hue
19°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3031

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 3031 Mocha Brown very dark

Sullivans

Mocha Brown Dark 45393 90% Good
Beige Brown Dark 45237 83% Good
Mocha Brown Very Dark 45323 70% Approx
Beige Brown Very Dark 45236 66% Approx
Beaver Grey Ultra Dark 45241 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Cappuccino 007 61% Fair
Wisconsin Woods 114 57% Fair
Black Coffee 004 51% Fair
Chocolate Cream Pie 009 48% Fair
Camouflage 063 41% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3031

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 3031 Mocha Brown very dark
Beige Brown very dark DMC 838 Near identical ΔE 1.53 Coffee Brown ultra dark DMC 938 Near identical ΔE 2.28 Coffee Brown very dark DMC 898 Very close ΔE 3.46 Brown Grey very dark DMC 3021 Very close ΔE 4.5 Beige Brown dark DMC 839 Close ΔE 5.37 Very Dark Cocoa DMC 09 Noticeable ΔE 5.67 Mocha Brown dark DMC 3781 Noticeable ΔE 5.8 Cocoa dark DMC 779 Noticeable ΔE 6.77

Working with DMC 3031

On white fabric
12.7:1
On dark fabric
1.6:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Blending & gradients

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.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3031

DMC threads that pair well with 3031, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
3031
924 Grey Green very dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
3031
3021 Brown Grey very dark 779 Cocoa dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
3031
500 Blue Green very dark 823 Navy Blue dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
3031
07 Driftwood 06 Medium Light Driftwood 948 Peach very light

Browns Family

DMC 3031 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

3031 Mocha Brown very dark 3031 829 Golden Olive very dark 829 3781 Mocha Brown dark 3781 801 Coffee Brown dark 801 3021 Brown Grey very dark 3021 898 Coffee Brown very dark 898 3371 Black Brown 3371

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 936 (Dusty Flesh Very Dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 905 (Brown Grey Dark, 76%) and Anchor 1086 (Taupe Medium Dark, 73%).

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.

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