310 — Topaz Very Dark
Browns family#94411C
Anchor 310 (Topaz Very Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid brown shade with hex code #94411C and RGB values 148, 65, 28. 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.
About Anchor 310
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 310
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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 370 (Coffee Medium) (ΔE 3.19) — 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
Anchor310 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 310
Known as Topaz Very Dark, Anchor 310 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. This thread brings a intense and saturated 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 medium-dark brown thread (hex #94411C, RGB 148, 65, 28). 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 301 (Mahogany medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 81%) and DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark, 81%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 310?
The closest Anchor threads to 310 are 370 Coffee Medium (ΔE 3.19), 355 Chocolate Medium Dark (ΔE 3.24), and 944 Tan Very Dark (ΔE 4.79). 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 medium-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 6.9:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.