337 — Mahogany Very Light
Reds family
Need details on Anchor 337? This medium-light, vivid red shade (Mahogany Very Light) is hex #E07B5E, RGB 224, 123, 94. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 337
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 337
Anchor threads that pair well with 337, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 337 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 #E07B5E, RGB 224, 123, 94) 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 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3341 (Apricot, 71%) and DMC 352 (Coral light, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 337?
The closest Anchor threads to 337 are 868 Peach Flesh (ΔE 4.52), 323 Orange Spice Light (ΔE 4.74), and 883 Antique Mahogany (ΔE 4.84). 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 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.