What color is DMC 370?

DMC 370 is Medium Mustard, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B89D64 (RGB 184, 157, 100), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 370?

Anchor 855 is the closest published match for DMC 370, and some conversion charts list Anchor 888 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 370?

DMC 370 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Mustard shades. The next lighter one is DMC 371 Mustard.

Can I get DMC 370 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 370 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 370 Medium Mustard

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 370.

Code370

NameMedium Mustard

Hex#B89D64

RGB184, 157, 100

HSL41°, 37%, 56%

CIELAB65.9, 2.3, 33.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 370 is Anchor 855 (some charts list 888). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Mustard shades

All 3 DMC Mustard shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 370 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 370

Color-wheel combinations that start from 370, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

370Medium MustardThis color
799Medium Delft Blue

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3722Medium Shell Pink
370Medium MustardThis color
907Light Parrot Green

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

370Medium MustardThis color
3851Light Bright Green
553Violet

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

370Medium MustardThis color
807Peacock Blue
31Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 370?: DMC 370 is Medium Mustard, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B89D64 (RGB 184, 157, 100), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 370?: Anchor 855 is the closest published match for DMC 370, and some conversion charts list Anchor 888 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 370?: DMC 370 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Mustard shades. The next lighter one is DMC 371 Mustard.
Can I get DMC 370 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 370 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 370

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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