Anchor 340 Terra Cotta Medium Dark
Anchor 340 Terra Cotta Medium Dark is a dark, vivid brown with the screen hex #9d3022. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark at ΔE 4.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2304 Mahogany Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close).
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Anchor 340 Terra Cotta Medium Dark
#9d3022 · RGB 157, 48, 34
Closest to Anchor 340 in other brands
- DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark ΔE 4.7 close
- Madeira 2304 Mahogany Dark ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Red ΔE 7.6 similar
- Hama 20 Reddish Brown ΔE 5.1 close
- Artkal S S34 Red ΔE 5.9 close
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 13.4 loose
Anchor 340 color values
| Code | 340 |
|---|---|
| Name | Terra Cotta Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #9d3022 |
| RGB | 157, 48, 34 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 36.7, a* 44.4, b* 33.9 |
| HSL | 7°, 64 %, 37 % |
| Color family | Brown, 38 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 36.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark, ΔE 4.7 |
Anchor 340 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 340: the best is Madeira 2304 at ΔE 3.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3777 | Terra Cotta Very Dark | 4.7 | close |
| DMC | 355 | Terra Cotta Dark | 4.9 | close |
| DMC | 817 | Coral Red Very Dark | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 2304 | Mahogany Dark | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 312 | Copper Medium Dark | 3.7 | close |
| Madeira | 313 | Copper Dark | 4.5 | close |
| Perler | Red | code 80-19005 | 7.6 | similar |
| Perler | Rust | code 80-19020 | 8.3 | similar |
| Hama | 20 | Reddish Brown | 5.1 | close |
| Hama | 05 | Red | 5.3 | close |
| Artkal S | S34 | Red | 5.9 | close |
| Artkal S | S15 | Redwood | 7.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N19 | Red | 13.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 15.0 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 340
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 340; the nearest, Anchor 1014 Brick Very Dark, sits at ΔE 3.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1014 | Brick Very Dark | #9e1f21 | 3.6 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 341 | Terra Cotta Dark | #8d2419 | 4.1 | a little darker |
| 351 | Bark Medium Dark | #8c2f18 | 4.2 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 884 | Copper Dark | #9a432e | 4.4 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 13 | Salmon Dark | #b21012 | 4.8 | more saturated |
| 39 | Blossom Pink Dark | #b11520 | 4.8 | more saturated |
| 1025 | Peony Medium Dark | #ad1123 | 5.3 | more saturated |
| 339 | Terra Cotta Medium | #b13f28 | 5.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 340: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor brown family, L* from 46 to 32.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1007 | Chicory Dark | 45.7 |
| 3 lighter | 339 | Terra Cotta Medium | 42.9 |
| 2 lighter | 884 | Copper Dark | 39.7 |
| 1 lighter | 355 | Mocha Medium | 38.2 |
| this color | 340 | Terra Cotta Medium Dark | 36.7 |
| 1 darker | 936 | Fawn Very Dark | 34.0 |
| 2 darker | 371 | Spice Dark | 33.6 |
| 3 darker | 351 | Bark Medium Dark | 33.3 |
| 4 darker | 341 | Terra Cotta Dark | 31.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 340
One strand each of Anchor 19 and Anchor 370 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1014, ΔE 3.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 340 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 19 Burgundy Medium + 1 × Anchor 370 Spice Medium Dark | #9e3324 | 0.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 47 Carmine Red + 1 × Anchor 355 Mocha Medium | #a02e1f | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 13 Salmon Dark + 1 × Anchor 936 Fawn Very Dark | #9b2d1e | 0.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 340
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #9d3022; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 1045 | Toast Light | 2.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 7.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 274 | Blue Mist Light | 4.7:1 |
How to use Anchor 340
Substituting Anchor 340 takes care: DMC 3777 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 4.7), and Madeira 2304 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 3.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 340 is number 38 of 59 in the Anchor brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 355 Mocha Medium and down to Anchor 936 Fawn Very Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 340 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Red (ΔE 7.6), Hama 20 Reddish Brown (ΔE 5.1) and Artkal S S34 Red (ΔE 5.9); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 340?
DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 340 Terra Cotta Medium Dark (ΔE 4.7, close). Runners-up: DMC 355 (ΔE 4.9) and DMC 817 (ΔE 6.2).
What color is Anchor 340?
Anchor 340 Terra Cotta Medium Dark is a dark, vivid brown in the brown family: hex #9d3022, RGB 157, 48, 34, L* 36.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 340?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1014 Brick Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.6). From other brands, DMC 3777 (ΔE 4.7) or Madeira 2304 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 19 and Anchor 370 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Anchor 340 in Perler beads?
Perler Red (#b0353c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 20 Reddish Brown (ΔE 5.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 340?
Madeira 2304 Mahogany Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Madeira 312 at ΔE 3.7.
Related
Anchor 340 in other brands
- Madeira 2304 Mahogany Dark ΔE 3.5
- Perler Red ΔE 7.6
- Hama 20 Reddish Brown ΔE 5.1
- Artkal S S34 Red ΔE 5.9
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 13.4