What color is DMC 311?

DMC 311 is Medium Navy Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #1D3B5F (RGB 29, 59, 95), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 311?

Anchor 148 is the closest published match for DMC 311. 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 311?

Among DMC's 4 Navy Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 336 Navy Blue and the next darker one is DMC 823 Dark Navy Blue.

Can I get DMC 311 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 311 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 311 Medium Navy Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 311.

Code311

NameMedium Navy Blue

Hex#1D3B5F

RGB29, 59, 95

HSL213°, 53%, 24%

CIELAB24.4, 1.9, -24.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 311 is Anchor 148. 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 Navy Blue shades

All 4 DMC Navy Blue 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 311 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 311

Color-wheel combinations that start from 311, 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.

311Medium Navy BlueThis color
801Dark Coffee Brown

Analogous

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

3808Ultra Very Dark Turquoise
311Medium Navy BlueThis color
823Dark Navy Blue

Triadic

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

311Medium Navy BlueThis color
154Very Dark Grape
3345Dark Hunter Green

Split complementary

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

311Medium Navy BlueThis color
3857Dark Rosewood
937Medium Avocado Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 311?: DMC 311 is Medium Navy Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #1D3B5F (RGB 29, 59, 95), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 311?: Anchor 148 is the closest published match for DMC 311. 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 311?: Among DMC's 4 Navy Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 336 Navy Blue and the next darker one is DMC 823 Dark Navy Blue.
Can I get DMC 311 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 311 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 311

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