379 — Dusty Flesh Dark
Browns family#9E6B57
Anchor 379 — Dusty Flesh Dark — has hex #9E6B57 and RGB 158, 107, 87. This medium, muted brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 379
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 379
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 379
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 379
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Anchor 379 (Dusty Flesh Dark) 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 379
Anchor threads that pair well with 379, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor379 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 379
Meet Anchor 379, Dusty Flesh Dark — a muted, medium thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its tone is restrained and earthy, making it a popular choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It pairs nicely in designs that call for animal fur or warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 379 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 379 is Dusty Flesh Dark — a medium brown thread (hex #9E6B57, RGB 158, 107, 87). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 379?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 379 (Dusty Flesh Dark) is DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773), 75%) and DMC 3859 (Rosewood light, 73%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 379?
The closest Anchor threads to 379 are 1084 Taupe (ΔE 5.05), 1007 Flesh Very Dark (ΔE 5.21), and 374 Tan Dark (ΔE 7.35). These are useful substitutes when 379 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 379 good for?
Anchor 379 (Dusty Flesh Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 379.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 379 (Dusty Flesh Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 379 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.7:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.