341 — Mahogany Dark
Reds family#AA2C26
Anchor 341 (Mahogany Dark) is a medium, vivid red shade with hex code #AA2C26 and RGB values 170, 44, 38. 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 341
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 341
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 341
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 341
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 340 (Mahogany Medium Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.18). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 341
Anchor threads that pair well with 341, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor341 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 341
Mahogany Dark (catalog code Anchor 341) is a medium, vivid shade from the reds family with true red tones. This thread brings a confident and warm presence to projects featuring hearts or holiday designs. Look for it in charts that feature bold accents or berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 341?
Anchor 341 is called Mahogany Dark. It's a medium red shade (hex #AA2C26, RGB 170, 44, 38) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 341?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 341 (Mahogany Dark) is DMC 817 (Coral Red very dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 349 (Coral dark, 81%) and DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 341?
The closest Anchor threads to 341 are 340 Mahogany Medium Dark (ΔE 1.18), 1014 Mahogany Very Dark (ΔE 2.1), and 19 Pink Bright Ultra Very (ΔE 2.93). These are useful substitutes when 341 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 341?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 341 (Mahogany Dark) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium 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 341 (Mahogany 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, 341 has a contrast ratio of about 6.8:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.