372 — Mustard light
Yellows family
DMC 372 (Mustard light) is a medium, muted yellow shade with hex code #A39361 and RGB values 163, 147, 97. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 372
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 372
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 372
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 372
DMC threads that pair well with 372, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 372 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 372
DMC 372 (Mustard light) is a medium, muted shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring honey themes or wheat fields. Look for it in charts that feature daffodils or lemon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 372 look like?
DMC 372 (Mustard light) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #A39361 and RGB 163, 147, 97. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 372?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 372 (Mustard light) is Anchor 945 (Yellow Green Very Light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 874 (Gold Very Light, 72%) and Anchor 279 (Lime Green, 66%).
What DMC colors are similar to 372?
The closest DMC threads to 372 are 613 Drab Brown very light (ΔE 3.99), 3013 Khaki Green light (ΔE 5.32), and 3032 Mocha Brown medium (ΔE 7.25). These are useful substitutes when 372 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 372?
Reach for DMC 372 (Mustard light) when your project calls for sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 372.
What fabric color works best with DMC 372 (Mustard light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 372 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 6.9:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.