DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark
On screen, DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark reads as a dark, muted brown (#4b3c2a). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 905 Tawny Dark at ΔE 3.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 6.5 (similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark
#4b3c2a · RGB 75, 60, 42
Closest to DMC 3031 in other brands
- Anchor 905 Tawny Dark ΔE 3.8 close
- Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark ΔE 6.5 similar
- Perler Brown ΔE 11.0 loose
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 8.6 similar
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 11.0 loose
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 5.1 close
DMC 3031 color values
| Code | 3031 |
|---|---|
| Name | Mocha Brown Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #4b3c2a |
| RGB | 75, 60, 42 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 26.4, a* 3.6, b* 13.6 |
| HSL | 33°, 28 %, 23 % |
| Color family | Brown, 51 of 55 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 26.4) |
| DMC color card | row 17-23 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 905 Tawny Dark, ΔE 3.8 |
DMC 3031 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3031: the best is Anchor 905 at ΔE 3.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 905 | Tawny Dark | 3.8 | close |
| Anchor | 1086 | Mocha Brown Dark | 5.6 | close |
| Anchor | 1041 | Stone Gray Very Dark | 5.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | 6.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | 7.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1811 | Beaver Gray Dark | 7.9 | similar |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 11.0 | loose |
| Perler | Cocoa | code 80-15262 | 11.4 | loose |
| Hama | 12 | Brown | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 63 | Bronze | 9.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 11.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 13.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 5.1 | close |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 9.6 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3031
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3031; the nearest, DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark, sits at ΔE 4.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 838 | Beige Brown Very Dark | #594937 | 4.4 | lighter |
| 3021 | Brown Gray Very Dark | #4f4b41 | 8.0 | lighter and more muted |
| 839 | Beige Brown Dark | #675541 | 8.7 | lighter |
| 898 | Coffee Brown Very Dark | #492a13 | 9.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 3781 | Mocha Brown Dark | #6b5743 | 9.7 | much lighter |
| 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | #361f0e | 10.2 | much darker and slightly more saturated |
| 779 | Cocoa Dark | #624b45 | 10.4 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 08 | Driftwood Dark | #6a5046 | 10.9 | lighter |
Shading DMC 3031: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC brown family, L* from 38 to 14.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3781 | Mocha Brown Dark | 38.5 |
| 3 lighter | 839 | Beige Brown Dark | 37.4 |
| 2 lighter | 779 | Cocoa Dark | 34.1 |
| 1 lighter | 838 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 32.2 |
| this color | 3031 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 26.4 |
| 1 darker | 3857 | Rosewood Dark | 24.8 |
| 2 darker | 898 | Coffee Brown Very Dark | 20.5 |
| 3 darker | 09 | Cocoa Very Dark | 20.0 |
| 4 darker | 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 14.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3031
One strand each of DMC 839 and DMC 3371 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 838, ΔE 4.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3031 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 839 Beige Brown Dark + 1 × DMC 3371 Black Brown | #4d3e2e | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 839 Beige Brown Dark + 1 × DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | #53412f | 2.4 |
| 1 × DMC 3781 Mocha Brown Dark + 1 × DMC 3371 Black Brown | #503f30 | 2.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3031
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #4b3c2a; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 3778 | Terra Cotta Light | 3.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | B5200 | Snow White | 10.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 926 | Gray Green Medium | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with DMC 3031
Substituting DMC 3031 takes care: Anchor 905 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.8), and Madeira 1904 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 6.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3031 is number 51 of 55 in the DMC brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark and down to DMC 3857 Rosewood Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3031 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 10.6:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (2.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Brown (ΔE 11.0), Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 8.6) and Artkal S S16 Brown (ΔE 11.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3031?
Anchor 905 Tawny Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark (ΔE 3.8, close). Runners-up: Anchor 1086 (ΔE 5.6) and Anchor 1041 (ΔE 5.8).
What color is DMC 3031?
DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark is a dark, muted brown in the brown family: hex #4b3c2a, RGB 75, 60, 42, L* 26.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3031?
Inside DMC, DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.4). From other brands, Anchor 905 (ΔE 3.8) or Madeira 1904 (ΔE 6.5). A 1+1 blend of DMC 839 and DMC 3371 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is DMC 3031 in Perler beads?
Perler Brown (#674c44) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.0 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 8.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3031?
Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 6.5 (similar), then Madeira 1506 at ΔE 7.1.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 4.4
- DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark ΔE 8.0
- DMC 3781 Mocha Brown Dark ΔE 9.7
DMC 3031 in other brands
- Anchor 905 Tawny Dark ΔE 3.8
- Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark ΔE 6.5
- Perler Brown ΔE 11.0
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 8.6
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 11.0
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 5.1