378 — Dusty Flesh Medium
Browns family#B18470
Looking up Anchor 378? It's Dusty Flesh Medium, a medium-light brown shade (#B18470 / RGB 177, 132, 112). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 378
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 378
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 378
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 378
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 378 (Dusty Flesh Medium) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 378
Anchor threads that pair well with 378, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor378 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 378
Anchor 378 (Dusty Flesh Medium) is a medium-light, muted shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Expect a balanced and quiet look that suits gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching earth tones or animal fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 378 look like?
Anchor 378 (Dusty Flesh Medium) is a medium-light shade in the browns family with hex #B18470 and RGB 177, 132, 112. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 378?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 378 (Dusty Flesh Medium) is DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 841 (Beige Brown light, 69%) and DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773), 67%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 378?
The closest Anchor threads to 378 are 1084 Taupe (ΔE 4.94), 914 Flesh Dark (ΔE 6.08), and 1082 Taupe Medium Light (ΔE 6.86). These are useful substitutes when 378 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 378?
Reach for Anchor 378 (Dusty Flesh Medium) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 378.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 378 (Dusty Flesh 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, 378 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.