What color is DMC 301?

DMC 301 is Medium Mahogany, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B35F2B (RGB 179, 95, 43), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 301?

Anchor 1049 is the closest published match for DMC 301. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 301?

Among DMC's 6 Mahogany shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3776 Light Mahogany and the next darker one is DMC 400 Dark Mahogany.

Can I get DMC 301 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 301 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 301 Medium Mahogany

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 301.

Code301

NameMedium Mahogany

Hex#B35F2B

RGB179, 95, 43

HSL23°, 61%, 44%

CIELAB49.4, 30.1, 43.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 301 is Anchor 1049. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Mahogany shades

All 6 DMC Mahogany shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 301 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 301

Color-wheel combinations that start from 301, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

301Medium MahoganyThis color
995Dark Electric Blue

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3831Dark Raspberry
301Medium MahoganyThis color
733Medium Olive Green

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

301Medium MahoganyThis color
702Kelly Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

301Medium MahoganyThis color
958Dark Sea Green
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 301?: DMC 301 is Medium Mahogany, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B35F2B (RGB 179, 95, 43), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 301?: Anchor 1049 is the closest published match for DMC 301. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 301?: Among DMC's 6 Mahogany shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3776 Light Mahogany and the next darker one is DMC 400 Dark Mahogany.
Can I get DMC 301 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 301 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 301

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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