340 — Mahogany Medium Dark
Reds family#AF2E29
Below: Anchor 340 (Mahogany Medium Dark), a medium, vivid red shade with hex #AF2E29 and RGB 175, 46, 41. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 340
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 340
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 340
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 340
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 340 (Mahogany Medium Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 341 (Mahogany Dark) (ΔE 1.18) — 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 340
Anchor threads that pair well with 340, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor340 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 340
Meet Anchor 340, Mahogany Medium Dark — a vivid, medium thread in the reds family with true red tones. The vibrant and steady character of this shade lends itself well to roses and hearts. Stitchers frequently choose it for holiday designs and bold accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 340 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 340 is Mahogany Medium Dark — a medium red thread (hex #AF2E29, RGB 175, 46, 41). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 340?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 340 (Mahogany Medium Dark) is DMC 349 (Coral dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 817 (Coral Red very dark, 77%) and DMC 666 (Christmas Red bright, 76%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 340?
The closest Anchor threads to 340 are 341 Mahogany Dark (ΔE 1.18), 19 Pink Bright Ultra Very (ΔE 2.5), and 47 Christmas Red (ΔE 2.64). These are useful substitutes when 340 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 340 good for?
Anchor 340 (Mahogany Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 340.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 340 (Mahogany Medium 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, 340 has a contrast ratio of about 6.5:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.