DMC 371 — Mustard

• DMC 833

  Golden Olive Light

  ΔE 2.7

• DMC 370

  Mustard Medium

  ΔE 2.8

• DMC 372

  Mustard Light

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 832

  Golden Olive

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 3045

  Yellow Beige Dark

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 834

  Golden Olive Very Light

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 831

  Golden Olive Medium

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 612

  Drab Brown Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 841

  Beige Brown Light

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 642

  Beige Gray Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 422

  Hazelnut Brown Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3820

  Straw Dark

  ΔE 8.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 371?

DMC 371 is Mustard, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BFA671 — RGB 191, 166, 113 and HSL 41°, 38%, 60% — and it falls in the yellows & golds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Mustard?

Mustard is DMC 371, and it converts to Anchor 887. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 371?

DMC 371 (Mustard) converts to Anchor 887. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 371?

DMC 371 (Mustard) is #BFA671 in hex — that's RGB 191, 166, 113 or HSL 41°, 38%, 60%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 371?

To build dimension, flank DMC 371 (60% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mustard Light (DMC 372) sits at 66% for highlights, and Mustard Medium (DMC 370) at 56% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 371?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 371 are Golden Olive Light (DMC 833), Mustard Medium (DMC 370), Mustard Light (DMC 372), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 371 is out of stock.