What color is DMC 309?

DMC 309 is Dark Rose, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BA4A4A (RGB 186, 74, 74), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 309?

Anchor 42 is the closest published match for DMC 309, and some conversion charts list Anchor 39 instead. 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 309?

Among DMC's 5 Rose shades, the next lighter one is DMC 899 Medium Rose and the next darker one is DMC 326 Very Dark Rose.

Can I get DMC 309 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 309 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 309 Dark Rose

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 309.

Code309

NameDark Rose

Hex#BA4A4A

RGB186, 74, 74

HSL0°, 45%, 51%

CIELAB46.8, 45.3, 23.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 309 is Anchor 42 (some charts list 39). 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 Rose shades

All 5 DMC Rose 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 309 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 309

Color-wheel combinations that start from 309, 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.

309Dark RoseThis color
3844Dark Bright Turquoise

Analogous

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

3607Light Plum
309Dark RoseThis color
435Very Light Brown

Triadic

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

309Dark RoseThis color
702Kelly Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 309?: DMC 309 is Dark Rose, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BA4A4A (RGB 186, 74, 74), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 309?: Anchor 42 is the closest published match for DMC 309, and some conversion charts list Anchor 39 instead. 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 309?: Among DMC's 5 Rose shades, the next lighter one is DMC 899 Medium Rose and the next darker one is DMC 326 Very Dark Rose.
Can I get DMC 309 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 309 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 309

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