357 — Chocolate Dark
Reds family#772E1B
Below: Anchor 357 (Chocolate Dark), a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #772E1B and RGB 119, 46, 27. 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 357
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 357
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 357
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 357
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 358 (Coffee Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.57). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 357
Anchor threads that pair well with 357, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor357 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 357
A medium-dark, vivid entry in the reds family, Anchor 357 carries the name Chocolate Dark with red-orange tones. The strong and rich character of this shade lends itself well to berries and valentines. Stitchers frequently choose it for poppies and cardinal birds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 357?
Anchor 357 is called Chocolate Dark. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #772E1B, RGB 119, 46, 27) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 357?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 357 (Chocolate Dark) is DMC 400 (Mahogany dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 85%) and DMC 975 (Golden Brown dark, 80%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 357?
The closest Anchor threads to 357 are 358 Coffee Dark (ΔE 2.57), 351 Copper Dark (ΔE 3.08), and 371 Coffee Medium Dark (ΔE 4.16). These are useful substitutes when 357 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 357?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 357 (Chocolate Dark) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium-dark 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 357 (Chocolate 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, 357 has a contrast ratio of about 9.6:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.