355 — Chocolate Medium Dark
Reds family#964228
Anchor 355 — Chocolate Medium Dark — has hex #964228 and RGB 150, 66, 40. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 355
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 355
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 355
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 355
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Anchor 370 (Coffee Medium) is so near (ΔE 1.45), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 355
Anchor threads that pair well with 355, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor355 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 355
Anchor 355 is the floss known as Chocolate Medium Dark: a vivid, medium-dark member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is deep and vivid, making it a popular choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for berries or valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 355 look like?
Anchor 355 (Chocolate Medium Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #964228 and RGB 150, 66, 40. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 355?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 355 (Chocolate Medium Dark) is DMC 301 (Mahogany medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 920 (Copper medium, 84%) and DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 74%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 355?
The closest Anchor threads to 355 are 370 Coffee Medium (ΔE 1.45), 310 Topaz Very Dark (ΔE 3.24), and 371 Coffee Medium Dark (ΔE 3.86). These are useful substitutes when 355 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 355?
Reach for Anchor 355 (Chocolate Medium Dark) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 355.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 355 (Chocolate 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, 355 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.