What color is DMC 3031?

DMC 3031 is Very Dark Mocha Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #4B3C2A (RGB 75, 60, 42), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3031?

Anchor 905 is the closest published match for DMC 3031. 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 3031?

DMC 3031 is the darkest of DMC's 6 Mocha Brown shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3781 Dark Mocha Brown.

Can I get DMC 3031 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3031 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3031

DMC 3031 Very Dark Mocha Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3031.

Code3031

NameVery Dark Mocha Brown

Hex#4B3C2A

RGB75, 60, 42

HSL33°, 28%, 23%

CIELAB26.4, 3.6, 13.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3031 is Anchor 905. 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 Mocha Brown shades

All 6 DMC Mocha Brown 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 3031 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 3031

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3031, 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.

3031Very Dark Mocha BrownThis color
3750Very Dark Antique Blue

Analogous

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

898Very Dark Coffee Brown
3031Very Dark Mocha BrownThis color
935Dark Avocado Green

Triadic

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

3031Very Dark Mocha BrownThis color
500Very Dark Blue Green
939Very Dark Navy Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3031?: DMC 3031 is Very Dark Mocha Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #4B3C2A (RGB 75, 60, 42), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3031?: Anchor 905 is the closest published match for DMC 3031. 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 3031?: DMC 3031 is the darkest of DMC's 6 Mocha Brown shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3781 Dark Mocha Brown.
Can I get DMC 3031 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3031 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3031

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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