376 — Dusty Flesh Light
Browns family#D4AE9C
Below: Anchor 376 (Dusty Flesh Light), a light, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #D4AE9C and RGB 212, 174, 156. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 376
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 376
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 376
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 376
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 376 (Dusty Flesh Light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 376
Anchor threads that pair well with 376, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor376 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 376
Known as Dusty Flesh Light, Anchor 376 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The gentle and approachable mood of this color makes it a natural fit for cinnamon motifs and bark patterns. Expect to see it used in gingerbread themes and tree trunks across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 376 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 376 is Dusty Flesh Light — a light brown thread (hex #D4AE9C, RGB 212, 174, 156). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 376?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 376 (Dusty Flesh Light) is DMC 950 (Desert Sand light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3774 (Desert Sand very light, 76%) and DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light, 69%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 376?
The closest Anchor threads to 376 are 4146 Flesh Light (ΔE 4.43), 388 Beige Brown Light (ΔE 5.45), and 1008 Flesh Medium (ΔE 5.61). These are useful substitutes when 376 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 376 good for?
Anchor 376 (Dusty Flesh Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 376.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 376 (Dusty Flesh Light)?
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, 376 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.