371 — Mustard
Browns family
Below: DMC 371 (Mustard), a medium, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #8F7A47 and RGB 143, 122, 71. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 371
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 371
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 371
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, DMC 371 (Mustard) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for DMC 371
DMC threads that pair well with 371, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC 371 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 371
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the browns family, DMC 371 carries the name Mustard with golden brown tones. The balanced and warm character of this shade lends itself well to wooden textures and coffee themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for rustic designs and leather accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 371?
DMC 371 is called Mustard. It's a medium brown shade (hex #8F7A47, RGB 143, 122, 71) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 371?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 371 (Mustard) is Anchor 280 (Yellow Green) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 843 (Khaki Green Medium Light, 70%) and Anchor 1085 (Taupe Dark, 67%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 371?
The closest DMC threads to 371 are 370 Mustard medium (ΔE 4.81), 612 Drab Brown light (ΔE 4.84), and 3012 Khaki Green medium (ΔE 5.51). These are useful substitutes when 371 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 371?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 371 (Mustard) for charts featuring gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 371 (Mustard)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 371 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.