378 — Dusty Flesh Medium
Reds family
Looking up Anchor 378? It's Dusty Flesh Medium, a medium red shade (#A27567 / RGB 162, 117, 103). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 378
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 378
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 378
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 378
Anchor threads that pair well with 378, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 378 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 378
Anchor 378 (Dusty Flesh Medium) is a medium, muted shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. Expect a warm and grounded look that suits tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching hearts or holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 378 look like?
Anchor 378 (Dusty Flesh Medium) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #A27567 and RGB 162, 117, 103. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 378?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 378 (Dusty Flesh Medium) is DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773)) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 841 (Beige Brown light, 74%) and DMC 3859 (Rosewood light, 72%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 378?
The closest Anchor threads to 378 are 914 Flesh Dark (ΔE 3.91), 379 Dusty Flesh Dark (ΔE 5.45), and 1008 Flesh Medium (ΔE 6.35). 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 poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 378 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.