309 DMC color
Rose Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 309
- Name
- Rose Dark
- Hex
- #C12041
- RGB (0-255)
- 193, 32, 65
- CIELAB (D65)
- 42.39, 61.97, 23.63
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 309
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 3831 Raspberry Dark | #B32F48 | 3.21 |
| 326 Rose Very Dark | #B33B4B | 3.81 |
| 304 Red Medium | #B71F33 | 3.88 |
| 321 Red | #C72B3B | 4.00 |
| 349 Coral Dark | #D21035 | 4.96 |
Free patterns to try with 309
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Rose Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 309. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Rose Dark in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.