382 — Black Brown Very Dark
Reds family#301D1A
Need details on Anchor 382? This dark, muted red shade (Black Brown Very Dark) is hex #301D1A, RGB 48, 29, 26. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 382
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 382
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 382
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 382
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Anchor 382 (Black Brown Very Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Because Anchor 381 (Black Brown Dark) is so near (ΔE 3.04), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 382
Anchor threads that pair well with 382, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor382 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 382
Anchor 382 is the floss known as Black Brown Very Dark: a muted, dark member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as bold and brooding, perfect for holiday designs and bold accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on berries and valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 382 look like?
Anchor 382 (Black Brown Very Dark) is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #301D1A and RGB 48, 29, 26. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 382?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 382 (Black Brown Very Dark) is DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark, 69%) and DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark, 68%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 382?
The closest Anchor threads to 382 are 381 Black Brown Dark (ΔE 3.04), 1088 Taupe Very Dark (ΔE 4.2), and 380 Black Brown Medium Dark (ΔE 4.73). These are useful substitutes when 382 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 382?
Reach for Anchor 382 (Black Brown Very Dark) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 382.
Is Anchor 382 (Black Brown Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 382 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.