370 — Mustard medium
Browns family#826E3D
Need details on DMC 370? This medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade (Mustard medium) is hex #826E3D, RGB 130, 110, 61. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 370
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Herbes de Provence
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 370
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 370 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 370 (Mustard medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 370
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 370
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
DMC 370 (Mustard medium) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
DMC 370 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Mustard medium turns up.
DMC 370 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 370.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D370, Diamond Drills USA DMC370. A kit legend or drill bag marked 370 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 370
DMC threads that pair well with 370, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC370 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 370
Known as Mustard medium, DMC 370 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the browns family with golden brown tones. With a rich and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in warm outlines and wooden textures. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring coffee themes and rustic designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 370 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 370 is Mustard medium — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #826E3D, RGB 130, 110, 61). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 370?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 370 (Mustard medium) is Anchor 856 (Yellow Green Medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 281 (Yellow Green Dark, 79%) and Anchor 844 (Khaki Green Medium, 74%).
Which DMC threads are close to 370?
The closest DMC threads to 370 are 3012 Khaki Green medium (ΔE 4.1), 371 Mustard (ΔE 4.81), and 831 Golden Olive medium (ΔE 6.95). These are useful substitutes when 370 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 370 good for?
DMC 370 (Mustard medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 370.
What fabric color works best with DMC 370 (Mustard medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 370 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 370?
No. DMC 370 (Mustard medium) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 370?
Diamond Dotz D370 and Diamond Drills USA DMC370 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 370 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 370?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are PNK Kirov 5104 (96%), Soie d'Alger 2145 Olive Green medium (94%), Luca-S 319 (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.