359 — Coffee Very Dark
Reds family#5E2C1D
Looking up Anchor 359? It's Coffee Very Dark, a dark red shade (#5E2C1D / RGB 94, 44, 29). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 359
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 359
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 359
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 359
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 359
Anchor threads that pair well with 359, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor359 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 359
Meet Anchor 359, Coffee Very Dark — a vivid, dark thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. The shade reads as dramatic and vivid — a go-to choice for poppies and cardinal birds. It also turns up in patterns built around apple motifs and ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 359 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 359 is Coffee Very Dark — a dark red thread (hex #5E2C1D, RGB 94, 44, 29). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 359?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 359 (Coffee Very Dark) is DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 801 (Coffee Brown dark, 79%) and DMC 433 (Brown medium, 78%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 359?
The closest Anchor threads to 359 are 1050 Mocha Brown Dark (ΔE 4.49), 352 Copper Very Dark (ΔE 4.61), and 358 Coffee Dark (ΔE 4.84). These are useful substitutes when 359 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 359 good for?
Anchor 359 (Coffee Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 359.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 359 (Coffee 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, 359 has a contrast ratio of about 11.3:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.