337 — Mahogany Very Light
Reds family#E18060
Need details on Anchor 337? This medium-light, vivid red shade (Mahogany Very Light) is hex #E18060, RGB 225, 128, 96. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 337
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 337
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 337
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 337
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 337 (Mahogany Very Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 337
Anchor threads that pair well with 337, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor337 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 337
A medium-light, vivid entry in the reds family, Anchor 337 carries the name Mahogany Very Light with red-orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and confident, perfect for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on roses and hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 337?
Anchor 337 is called Mahogany Very Light. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #E18060, RGB 225, 128, 96) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 337?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 337 (Mahogany Very Light) is DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 402 (Mahogany very light, 76%) and DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 337?
The closest Anchor threads to 337 are 328 Peach Medium (ΔE 4.26), 883 Antique Mahogany (ΔE 4.9), and 1013 Terracotta (ΔE 5.08). These are useful substitutes when 337 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 337?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 337 (Mahogany Very Light) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 337 (Mahogany Very Light)?
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, 337 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.