What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 371?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 887 or 854 for DMC 371 Mustard. By color, the closest Anchor is 887 (94% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Yellows and golds
DMC 371 Mustard
- Anchor equivalent
- 887 or 854
- Closest DMC substitute
- 833 91%
Out of DMC 371 Mustard, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #BFA671
- RGB
- 191, 166, 113
- Family
- Yellows and golds
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 371
The DMC colors closest to DMC 371 Mustard, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 833Golden Olive Lt91% · Great
- 370Mustard Medium90% · Great
- 372Mustard Lt87% · Great
- 832Golden Olive84% · Closest
- 3045Yellow Beige Dk81% · Closest
- 834Golden Olive Vy Lt81% · Closest
DMC 371 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Anchor |
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Hand-dyed shades charted to DMC 371
- The Gentle Art: 7016 Chamomile (full The Gentle Art chart)
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 974 or 242; Paternayan 453 or 752. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC yellows and golds, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 371 Mustard.
Stitching with DMC 371
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 371?
The closest other DMC colors are 833 Golden Olive Lt (91%), 370 Mustard Medium (90%), 372 Mustard Lt (87%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 371 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.