380 — Black Brown Medium Dark
Reds family#381A16
Looking up Anchor 380? It's Black Brown Medium Dark, a dark red shade (#381A16 / RGB 56, 26, 22). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 380
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 380
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 380
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 380
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 380 (Black Brown Medium Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Anchor 380 (Black Brown Medium Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 381 (Black Brown Dark) (ΔE 2.9) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 380
Anchor threads that pair well with 380, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor380 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 380
Meet Anchor 380, Black Brown Medium Dark — a moderately saturated, dark thread in the reds family with true red tones. The shade reads as strong and confident — a go-to choice for roses and hearts. It also turns up in patterns built around holiday designs and bold accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 380 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 380 is Black Brown Medium Dark — a dark red thread (hex #381A16, RGB 56, 26, 22). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 380?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 380 (Black Brown Medium Dark) is DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 898 (Coffee Brown very dark, 65%) and DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark, 62%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 380?
The closest Anchor threads to 380 are 381 Black Brown Dark (ΔE 2.9), 1088 Taupe Very Dark (ΔE 4.03), and 382 Black Brown Very Dark (ΔE 4.73). These are useful substitutes when 380 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 380 good for?
Anchor 380 (Black Brown Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 380.
Is Anchor 380 (Black Brown Medium Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 380 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.