370 — Coffee Medium
Reds family#913E24
Need details on Anchor 370? This medium-dark, vivid red shade (Coffee Medium) is hex #913E24, RGB 145, 62, 36. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 370
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 370
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 370
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 370
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 370 (Coffee Medium) sits a hair from Anchor 355 (Chocolate Medium Dark) (ΔE 1.45) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 370
Anchor threads that pair well with 370, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor370 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 370
Known as Coffee Medium, Anchor 370 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with red-orange tones. With a intense and saturated quality, this thread works beautifully in bold accents and berries. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring valentines and poppies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 370 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 370 is Coffee Medium — a medium-dark red thread (hex #913E24, RGB 145, 62, 36). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 370?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 370 (Coffee Medium) is DMC 301 (Mahogany medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 920 (Copper medium, 80%) and DMC 975 (Golden Brown dark, 73%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 370?
The closest Anchor threads to 370 are 355 Chocolate Medium Dark (ΔE 1.45), 371 Coffee Medium Dark (ΔE 2.56), and 310 Topaz Very Dark (ΔE 3.19). These are useful substitutes when 370 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 370 good for?
Anchor 370 (Coffee Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 370.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 370 (Coffee Medium)?
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, 370 has a contrast ratio of about 7.2:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.