DMC 400
DMC 400 Mahogany Dark
DMC 400 is “Mahogany Dark”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 400
- Catalog name
- Mahogany Dark
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#8F430F- 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-1101 Transp. Dk. Topaz
#8D4A1E
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 400?
DMC 400 is the floss DMC calls “Mahogany Dark”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #8F430F.
What can I use instead of DMC 400?
The closest shades to DMC 400 in the same family are DMC 975, DMC 918, DMC 919. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 400 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.