DMC 309
DMC 309 Rose Dark
DMC 309 is “Rose Dark”, a color from the gray and black family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 309
- Catalog name
- Rose Dark
- Color family
- Gray and black
- Approximate screen color
#564A4A- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-2207 Magic Wine
#594A48 - TT-01-709 Matte Iris Violet
#594C49
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 309?
DMC 309 is the floss DMC calls “Rose Dark”, from the gray and black family. Its approximate screen color is #564A4A.
What can I use instead of DMC 309?
The closest shades to DMC 309 in the same family are DMC 779, DMC 844, DMC 413. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 309 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.