358 — Coffee Dark
Reds family#733524
Anchor 358 (Coffee Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex code #733524 and RGB values 115, 53, 36. 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 358
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 358
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 358
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 358
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 357 (Chocolate Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.57), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 358
Anchor threads that pair well with 358, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor358 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 358
Anchor 358 (Coffee Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. This thread brings a deep and vivid presence to projects featuring valentines or poppies. Look for it in charts that feature cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 358 look like?
Anchor 358 (Coffee Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #733524 and RGB 115, 53, 36. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 358?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 358 (Coffee Dark) is DMC 400 (Mahogany dark) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 83%) and DMC 975 (Golden Brown dark, 83%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 358?
The closest Anchor threads to 358 are 357 Chocolate Dark (ΔE 2.57), 936 Dusty Flesh Very Dark (ΔE 2.87), and 371 Coffee Medium Dark (ΔE 4.53). These are useful substitutes when 358 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 358?
Reach for Anchor 358 (Coffee Dark) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 358.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 358 (Coffee 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, 358 has a contrast ratio of about 9.3:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.