310 — Topaz Very Dark
Browns family
Anchor 310 (Topaz Very Dark) is a dark, highly saturated brown shade with hex code #7D3B00 and RGB values 125, 59, 0. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 310
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 310
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 310
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Anchor 310 (Topaz Very Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Anchor 310 (Topaz Very Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 944 (Tan Very Dark) (ΔE 2.47) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 310
Anchor threads that pair well with 310, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor 310 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 310
Known as Topaz Very Dark, Anchor 310 is a dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. This thread brings a dramatic and vivid presence to projects featuring cinnamon motifs or bark patterns. Look for it in charts that feature gingerbread themes or tree trunks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 310 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 310 is Topaz Very Dark — a dark brown thread (hex #7D3B00, RGB 125, 59, 0). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 310?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 310 (Topaz Very Dark) is DMC 434 (Brown light) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark, 69%) and DMC 869 (Hazelnut Brown very dark, 64%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 310?
The closest Anchor threads to 310 are 944 Tan Very Dark (ΔE 2.47), 370 Coffee Medium (ΔE 4.87), and 1049 Copper Medium Dark (ΔE 5.02). These are useful substitutes when 310 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 310 good for?
Anchor 310 (Topaz Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 310.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 310 (Topaz Very Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 310 has a contrast ratio of about 8.4:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.