DMC Mouliné Spécial

309 — Rose deep

Reds family

Looking up DMC 309? It's Rose deep, a medium red shade (#AD203E / RGB 173, 32, 62). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#AD203E
RGB
173, 32, 62
HSL
347°, 69%, 40%
Lab
38.3, 56.3, 19.5
Lightness
40%
Medium
Saturation
69%
Rich
Hue
347°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 309

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

DMC 309 Rose deep

Madeira

Red 0507 88% Good
Christmas Red Light 0210 77% Approx
Antique Plum Medium 2609 76% Approx
Christmas Red Bright 0211 70% Approx
Red Medium Dark 0508 70% Approx

J&P Coates

China Rose 3004 87% Good
China Rose 3056 87% Good
China Rose 3401 87% Good
Peony Medium Dark 3013 77% Approx
Raspberry Medium Dark 3089 73% Approx

Sullivans

Dusty Rose Ultra Dark 45346 88% Good
Cranberry Very Dark 45135 83% Good
Shell Pink Medium 45366 82% Good
Rose Deep 45052 75% Approx
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark 45465 72% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 1241 1241 93% Good
Cosmo 107 107 88% Good
Cosmo 108 108 80% Good
Cosmo 241A 241A 75% Approx
Cosmo 2242 2242 74% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Cherry Cobbler Cherry Cobbler 78% Approx
Prisc. Peppermint Prisc. Peppermint 65% Approx
Strawberry Parfait Strawberry Parfait 65% Approx
Ladybug Ladybug 65% Approx
Crab Cakes Crab Cakes 60% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Strawberry Fields 2265 76% Approx
Ladybug (obsolete) 2267 75% Approx
Louisiana Hot Sauce 2266a 70% Approx
Begonia 2263 65% Approx
Cardinal 2240a 63% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Currant 0312 55% Fair
Cranberry 0360 45% Fair
Cherry Bark 1120 41% Fair
Claret 0310 26% Fair
Red Plum 0860 20% Fair

Valdani

Salmon very dark O534 79% Approx
Dusty Rose ultra dark O522 79% Approx
Christmas Red medium 76 71% Approx
Cranberry dark M14 65% Approx
Raspberry medium M66 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Cherry Tomato 034 74% Approx
Manor Red 101 67% Approx
Bandana 094 66% Approx
Prickly Pear 025 65% Approx
Apple Fritter 091 59% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 309

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

DMC 309 Rose deep
Raspberry dark DMC 3831 Near identical ΔE 1.26 Rose very deep DMC 326 Near identical ΔE 2.27 Salmon very dark DMC 347 Very close ΔE 4.11 Dusty Rose ultra dark DMC 3350 Very close ΔE 4.28 Cranberry very dark DMC 600 Very close ΔE 4.74 Christmas Red medium DMC 304 Noticeable ΔE 5.81 Christmas Red DMC 321 Noticeable ΔE 6.16 Dusty Rose ultra very dark DMC 150 Noticeable ΔE 6.66

Color Harmonies for DMC 309

DMC threads that pair well with 309, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
309
3848 Teal Green medium
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
309
301 Mahogany medium 718 Plum
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
309
905 Parrot Green dark 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
309
498 Christmas Red dark 3706 Melon medium 776 Pink Medium

Reds Family

DMC 309 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

309 Rose deep 309 900 Burnt Orange dark 900 3772 Desert Sand very dark 3772 3722 Shell Pink medium 3722 349 Coral dark 349 3830 Terra Cotta 3830 666 Christmas Red bright 666 920 Copper medium 920 3831 Raspberry dark 3831 3350 Dusty Rose ultra dark 3350 347 Salmon very dark 347

About DMC 309

Known as Rose deep, DMC 309 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a vibrant and steady look that suits ladybug designs, barn scenes, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tomato patterns or roses.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 309 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 309 is Rose deep — a medium red thread (hex #AD203E, RGB 173, 32, 62). It shows up most in berries and valentines.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 309?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 309 (Rose deep) is Anchor 19 (Pink Bright Ultra Very) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 20 (Garnet Light, 75%) and Anchor 29 (Baby Pink Ultra Very Dark, 70%).

Which DMC threads are close to 309?

The closest DMC threads to 309 are 3831 Raspberry dark (ΔE 1.26), 326 Rose very deep (ΔE 2.27), and 347 Salmon very dark (ΔE 4.11). These are useful substitutes when 309 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 309 good for?

DMC 309 (Rose deep) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 309.

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