375 — Hazelnut Brown Medium
Browns family#905731
Need details on Anchor 375? This medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade (Hazelnut Brown Medium) is hex #905731, RGB 144, 87, 49. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 375
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 375
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 375
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 375
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Anchor 375 (Hazelnut Brown Medium) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 375
Anchor threads that pair well with 375, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor375 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 375
Anchor 375 is the floss known as Hazelnut Brown Medium: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Stitchers describe its character as deep and intense, perfect for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 375 look like?
Anchor 375 (Hazelnut Brown Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #905731 and RGB 144, 87, 49. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 375?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 375 (Hazelnut Brown Medium) is DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark, 77%) and DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 75%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 375?
The closest Anchor threads to 375 are 277 Gold Dark (ΔE 4.9), 944 Tan Very Dark (ΔE 5.89), and 309 Topaz Medium Dark (ΔE 6.89). These are useful substitutes when 375 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 375?
Reach for Anchor 375 (Hazelnut Brown Medium) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 375.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 375 (Hazelnut Brown 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, 375 has a contrast ratio of about 5.8:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.