What color is DMC 371?

DMC 371 is Mustard, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BFA671 (RGB 191, 166, 113), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 371?

Anchor 854 is the closest published match for DMC 371, and some conversion charts list Anchor 887 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 371?

Among DMC's 3 Mustard shades, the next lighter one is DMC 372 Light Mustard and the next darker one is DMC 370 Medium Mustard.

Can I get DMC 371 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 371 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

371

DMC 371 Mustard

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 371.

Code371

NameMustard

Hex#BFA671

RGB191, 166, 113

HSL41°, 38%, 60%

CIELAB69.1, 1.7, 30.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 371 is Anchor 854 (some charts list 887). 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 371 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 371

Color-wheel combinations that start from 371, 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.

371MustardThis color
799Medium Delft Blue

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

371MustardThis color
3849Light Teal Green
553Violet

Split complementary

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

371MustardThis color
807Peacock Blue
209Dark Lavender

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 371?: DMC 371 is Mustard, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BFA671 (RGB 191, 166, 113), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 371?: Anchor 854 is the closest published match for DMC 371, and some conversion charts list Anchor 887 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 371?: Among DMC's 3 Mustard shades, the next lighter one is DMC 372 Light Mustard and the next darker one is DMC 370 Medium Mustard.
Can I get DMC 371 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 371 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 371

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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