DMC 310 Black
DMC 310 Black (#000000) is a true black. Its Anchor twin is Anchor 403 Black (ΔE 0.0, identical to the eye), and the nearest Madeira is Madeira Black at ΔE 0.0 (identical).
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DMC 310 Black
#000000 · RGB 0, 0, 0
Closest to DMC 310 in other brands
- Anchor 403 Black ΔE 0.0 identical
- Madeira Black ΔE 0.0 identical
- Perler Black ΔE 13.2 loose
- Hama 18 Black ΔE 3.9 close
- Artkal S S13 Black ΔE 10.5 loose
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 16.7 loose
DMC 310 color values
| Code | 310 |
|---|---|
| Name | Black |
| Hex (screen) | #000000 |
| RGB | 0, 0, 0 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 0.0, a* 0.0, b* 0.0 |
| HSL | 0°, 0 %, 0 % |
| Color family | Black, 2 of 2 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 0.0) |
| DMC color card | row 19-16 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 403 Black, ΔE 0.0 |
DMC 310 equivalents in other brands
2 picks below read as identical to DMC 310; the loosest listed is Nabbi N02 at ΔE 21.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 403 | Black | 0.0 | identical |
| Anchor | 236 | Charcoal Gray Dark | 14.0 | loose |
| Anchor | 1088 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 15.9 | loose |
| Madeira | Black | Black | 0.0 | identical |
| Madeira | 1314 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 13.0 | loose |
| Madeira | 1009 | Blue Very Dark | 13.3 | loose |
| Perler | Black | code 80-19018 | 13.2 | loose |
| Perler | Cocoa | code 80-15262 | 14.6 | loose |
| Hama | 18 | Black | 3.9 | close |
| Hama | 116 | Midnight Blue | 13.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S13 | Black | 10.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | S158 | Pepper | 17.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 16.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 21.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 310
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 310; the nearest, DMC 3371 Black Brown, sits at ΔE 8.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3371 | Black Brown | #1e1108 | 8.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | #361f0e | 16.6 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 3799 | Pewter Gray Very Dark | #424242 | 18.2 | much lighter |
| 844 | Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | #484848 | 20.2 | much lighter |
| 3031 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | #4b3c2a | 20.3 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 934 | Avocado Green Black | #313919 | 20.9 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 898 | Coffee Brown Very Dark | #492a13 | 21.2 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 939 | Navy Blue Very Dark | #1b2853 | 21.3 | much lighter and more saturated |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 310
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #000000; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 310
Swapping DMC 310 for Anchor 403 is safe even across large fills: at ΔE 0.0 the published values are practically the same in lightness and saturation, so a chart keyed in DMC works in Anchor without a test stitch.
DMC 310 is number 2 of 2 in the DMC black family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; DMC 3371 Black Brown is the next one up. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 310 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 21.0:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Black (ΔE 13.2), Hama 18 Black (ΔE 3.9) and Artkal S S13 Black (ΔE 10.5); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 310?
Anchor 403 Black is the closest Anchor match to DMC 310 Black (ΔE 0.0, identical). Runners-up: Anchor 236 (ΔE 14.0) and Anchor 1088 (ΔE 15.9).
What color is DMC 310?
DMC 310 Black is a true black in the black family: hex #000000, RGB 0, 0, 0, L* 0.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 310?
Inside DMC, DMC 3371 Black Brown is nearest (ΔE 8.7). From other brands, Anchor 403 (ΔE 0.0) or Madeira Black (ΔE 0.0).
What is DMC 310 in Perler beads?
Perler Black (#323234) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 13.2 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 18 Black (ΔE 3.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 310?
Madeira Black at ΔE 0.0 (identical), then Madeira 1314 at ΔE 13.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 20.3
- DMC 934 Avocado Green Black ΔE 20.9
- DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark ΔE 21.3
DMC 310 in other brands
- Perler Black ΔE 13.2
- Hama 18 Black ΔE 3.9
- Artkal S S13 Black ΔE 10.5
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 16.7