What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 309?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 42 or 29 for DMC 309 Rose Dark. By color, the closest Anchor is 42 (93% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Pinks
DMC 309 Rose Dark
- Anchor equivalent
- 42 or 29
- Closest DMC substitute
- 321 85%
Out of DMC 309 Rose Dark, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #BA4A4A
- RGB
- 186, 74, 74
- Family
- Pinks
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 309
The DMC colors closest to DMC 309 Rose Dark, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 321Red85% · Closest
- 326Rose Very Dark84% · Closest
- 3830Terra Cotta84% · Closest
- 3721Shell Pink Dark82% · Closest
- 347Salmon Very Dark82% · Closest
- 349Coral Dark81% · Closest
DMC 309 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 227 or 448; Paternayan 942 or 970. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC pinks, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 309 Rose Dark.
Stitching with DMC 309
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 309?
The closest other DMC colors are 321 Red (85%), 326 Rose Very Dark (84%), 3830 Terra Cotta (84%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 309 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.