DMC 400 Dark Mahogany
A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 400.
Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 400 is Anchor 351. 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 400 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 400
Color-wheel combinations that start from 400, 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.
- 400Dark MahoganyThis color
- 312Very Dark Baby Blue
Analogous
Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.
- 816Garnet
- 400Dark MahoganyThis color
- 732Olive Green
Triadic
Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.
- 400Dark MahoganyThis color
- 700Bright Green
- 32Dark Blueberry
Split complementary
The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.
- 400Dark MahoganyThis color
- 3812Very Dark Sea Green
- 32Dark Blueberry
Frequently asked
- What color is DMC 400?
- DMC 400 is Dark Mahogany, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #8F430F (RGB 143, 67, 15), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
- What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 400?
- Anchor 351 is the closest published match for DMC 400. 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 400?
- Among DMC's 6 Mahogany shades, the next lighter one is DMC 301 Medium Mahogany and the next darker one is DMC 300 Very Dark Mahogany.
- Can I get DMC 400 as a diamond painting drill?
- Yes. DMC 400 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.
Chart with 400
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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