338 — Mahogany Light
Reds family
Below: Anchor 338 (Mahogany Light), a medium, vivid red shade with hex #CC6144 and RGB 204, 97, 68. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 338
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 338
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 338
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 338
Anchor threads that pair well with 338, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 338 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 338
Anchor 338 (Mahogany Light) is a medium, vivid shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. The rich and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tomato patterns and roses. Expect to see it used in hearts and holiday designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 338 look like?
Anchor 338 (Mahogany Light) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #CC6144 and RGB 204, 97, 68. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 338?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 338 (Mahogany Light) is DMC 21 (Light Alizarin) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 922 (Copper light, 82%) and DMC 3776 (Mahogany light, 74%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 338?
The closest Anchor threads to 338 are 1013 Terracotta (ΔE 4.42), 925 Yellow Green Very Dark (ΔE 4.81), and 883 Antique Mahogany (ΔE 5.6). These are useful substitutes when 338 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 338?
Reach for Anchor 338 (Mahogany Light) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 338.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 338 (Mahogany 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, 338 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.