352 — Copper Very Dark
Reds family#652017
Below: Anchor 352 (Copper Very Dark), a dark, vivid red shade with hex #652017 and RGB 101, 32, 23. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 352
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 352
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 352
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 352
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 352
Anchor threads that pair well with 352, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor352 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 352
Anchor 352 (Copper Very Dark) is a dark, vivid shade in the reds family with true red tones. The bold and saturated 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 352 look like?
Anchor 352 (Copper Very Dark) is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #652017 and RGB 101, 32, 23. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 352?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 352 (Copper Very Dark) is DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 74%) and DMC 400 (Mahogany dark, 71%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 352?
The closest Anchor threads to 352 are 44 Garnet Dark (ΔE 4.07), 359 Coffee Very Dark (ΔE 4.61), and 22 Garnet (ΔE 4.79). These are useful substitutes when 352 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 352?
Reach for Anchor 352 (Copper Very Dark) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 352.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 352 (Copper Very Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 352 has a contrast ratio of about 11.8:1 on white fabric and 1.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.