DMC Mouliné Spécial

3371 — Black Brown

Browns family

Below: DMC 3371 (Black Brown), a dark, subdued brown shade with hex #2B2421 and RGB 43, 36, 33. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#2B2421
RGB
43, 36, 33
HSL
18°, 13%, 15%
Lab
14.9, 2.7, 3.2
Lightness
15%
Very dark
Saturation
13%
Neutral
Hue
18°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3371

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

DMC 3371 Black Brown

Sullivans

Beaver Grey Ultra Dark 45241 82% Good
Brown Grey Very Dark 45428 77% Approx
Pewter Grey Very Dark 45397 72% Approx
Black Brown 45351 62% Fair
Black Avocado Green 45276 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Black Coffee 004 83% Good
Wavy Navy 075 50% Fair
Purple Aster 070 45% Fair
Cappuccino 007 35% Fair
Balsam Fir 157 35% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3371

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

DMC 3371 Black Brown
Coffee Brown ultra dark DMC 938 Noticeable ΔE 7.19 Mocha Brown very dark DMC 3031 Noticeable ΔE 7.93 Brown Grey very dark DMC 3021 Noticeable ΔE 8.16 Beige Brown very dark DMC 838 Noticeable ΔE 8.47 Black DMC 310 Noticeable ΔE 8.52 Very Dark Cocoa DMC 09 Noticeable ΔE 8.66 Pewter Grey very dark DMC 3799 Noticeable ΔE 8.76 Beaver Grey ultra dark DMC 844 Noticeable ΔE 9.58

Working with DMC 3371

On white fabric
15.3:1
On dark fabric
1.4:1
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.

Backstitch & outlines

DMC 3371 (Black Brown) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3371

DMC threads that pair well with 3371, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
3371
3799 Pewter Grey very dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
3371
844 Beaver Grey ultra dark 938 Coffee Brown ultra dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
3371
3799 Pewter Grey very dark 3799 Pewter Grey very dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
3371
3021 Brown Grey very dark 04 Dark Tin 06 Medium Light Driftwood 27 White Violet

Browns Family

DMC 3371 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

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

About DMC 3371

Known as Black Brown, DMC 3371 is a dark, subdued shade sitting in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The dramatic and quiet mood of this color makes it a natural fit for warm outlines and wooden textures. Expect to see it used in coffee themes and rustic designs across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 3371 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 3371 is Black Brown — a dark brown thread (hex #2B2421, RGB 43, 36, 33). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3371?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 3371 (Black Brown) is Anchor 401 (Shell Grey Very Dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1041 (Beaver Grey Ultra Dark, 81%) and Anchor 273 (Beaver Grey Very Dark, 79%).

Which DMC threads are close to 3371?

The closest DMC threads to 3371 are 938 Coffee Brown ultra dark (ΔE 7.19), 3031 Mocha Brown very dark (ΔE 7.93), and 3021 Brown Grey very dark (ΔE 8.16). These are useful substitutes when 3371 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 3371 good for?

DMC 3371 (Black Brown) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. 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 3371.

Is DMC 3371 (Black Brown) good for backstitching and outlines?

Yes — very dark shades like 3371 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.

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