DMC 370 Medium Mustard
DMC 370 Medium Mustard is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B89D64 and RGB 184, 157, 100. The closest substitute is DMC 371 Mustard.
Color values
| DMC code | 370 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Mustard |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B89D64 |
| RGB | 184, 157, 100 |
| HSL | 41°, 37%, 56% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 371 Mustard | View color | Very close |
| 831 Medium Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 833 Light Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 3045 Dark Yellow Beige | View color | Close |
| 3012 Medium Khaki Green | View color | Close |
| 832 Golden Olive | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 370 in patterns
Medium Mustard sits in the Browns family and works as a earth tone and shading color. It is a natural fit for animal fur, tree bark, hair, wood, coffee, houses, and rustic borders, and for natural shadows in landscapes and pet portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, creams, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: pet portraits, house portraits, woodland patterns.
- Also useful for warm outlines when black feels too harsh.
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