371 — Coffee Medium Dark
Reds family#863A23
Below: Anchor 371 (Coffee Medium Dark), a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #863A23 and RGB 134, 58, 35. 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 371
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 371
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 371
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 371
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 370 (Coffee Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.56). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 371
Anchor threads that pair well with 371, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor371 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 371
A medium-dark, vivid entry in the reds family, Anchor 371 carries the name Coffee Medium 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 371?
Anchor 371 is called Coffee Medium Dark. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #863A23, RGB 134, 58, 35) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 371?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 371 (Coffee Medium Dark) is DMC 975 (Golden Brown dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 400 (Mahogany dark, 80%) and DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 371?
The closest Anchor threads to 371 are 370 Coffee Medium (ΔE 2.56), 936 Dusty Flesh Very Dark (ΔE 3.81), and 355 Chocolate Medium Dark (ΔE 3.86). These are useful substitutes when 371 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 371?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 371 (Coffee Medium 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 371 (Coffee 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, 371 has a contrast ratio of about 7.9:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.