310 — Black
Blacks family#0C0C0C
DMC 310 (Black) is a very dark, subdued black shade with hex code #0C0C0C and RGB values 12, 12, 12. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 310
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Metallic Black
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 310
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 310 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 310 (Black) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 310
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 310
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
DMC 310 (Black) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
DMC 310 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 Black turns up.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D310, Diamond Drills USA DMC310. A kit legend or drill bag marked 310 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 310
DMC threads that pair well with 310, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
DMC310 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About DMC 310
Known as Black, DMC 310 is a very dark, subdued shade sitting in the blacks family. This thread brings a somber and commanding presence to projects featuring crow motifs or gothic accents. Look for it in charts that feature shadow textures or outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 310 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 310 is Black — a very dark black thread (hex #0C0C0C, RGB 12, 12, 12). It shows up most in wrought iron and night skies.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 310?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 310 (Black) is Anchor 403 (Black) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 152 (Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark, 56%) and Anchor 382 (Black Brown Very Dark, 38%).
Which DMC threads are close to 310?
The closest DMC threads to 310 are 3371 Black Brown (ΔE 8.52), 939 Navy Blue very dark (ΔE 11.37), and 3799 Pewter Grey very dark (ΔE 12.03). These are useful substitutes when 310 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 310 good for?
DMC 310 (Black) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wrought iron, night skies, silhouettes, calligraphy. Its very dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 310.
Is DMC 310 (Black) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 310 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.
Does DMC 310 come in a satin, metallic, or Étoile version?
Yes. The same number is made as DMC Satin S310, DMC Light Effects E310, DMC Étoile C310. The base shade is matched across the lines, but the fiber changes the look: Satin is a high-sheen rayon, Light Effects is a metallic polyester most people blend one strand at a time, and Étoile is cotton with a sparkle filament that stitches like ordinary floss.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 310?
Diamond Dotz D310 and Diamond Drills USA DMC310 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 310 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 310?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger Noir Black (100%), Luca-S Black (97%), Planet Earth 102 midnight (95%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.