DMC 371 Mustard
DMC 371 Mustard is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#BFA671 and RGB 191, 166, 113. The closest substitute is DMC 370 Medium Mustard.
Color values
| DMC code | 371 |
|---|---|
| Name | Mustard |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #BFA671 |
| RGB | 191, 166, 113 |
| HSL | 41°, 38%, 60% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 370 Medium Mustard | View color | Very close |
| 833 Light Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 372 Light Mustard | View color | Close |
| 3013 Light Khaki Green | View color | Close |
| 3045 Dark Yellow Beige | View color | Close |
| 3012 Medium Khaki Green | 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 371 in patterns
Mustard sits in the Yellows family and works as a bright highlight color. It is a natural fit for sunflowers, stars, light sources, bees, and cheerful accents, and for small highlights that make a palette feel brighter.
- Pairs well with deep blues, olive greens, soft creams.
- Pattern ideas: sunflower patterns, bee motifs, spring samplers.
- Also useful for golden details in lettering, borders, and ornaments.
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