371 — Mustard
Browns family#8F7A47
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.
About DMC 371
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Steppe
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 371
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 371 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 371 (Mustard) in any brand.
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.
DMC 371 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 turns up.
DMC 371 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 371.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D371, Diamond Drills USA DMC371. A kit legend or drill bag marked 371 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 371
DMC threads that pair well with 371, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC371 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 855 (Avocado Medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 844 (Khaki Green Medium, 78%) and Anchor 856 (Yellow Green Medium, 72%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 371?
No. DMC 371 (Mustard) 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 371?
Diamond Dotz D371 and Diamond Drills USA DMC371 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 371 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 371?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 2213 Olive Green (731) (94%), Eterna Silk 4512 Turf Medium Dark (93%), Finca 7066 Golden Olive dark (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.