300 — Yellow Very Light
Oranges family
Anchor 300 — Yellow Very Light — has hex #FCE6AB and RGB 252, 230, 171. This light, highly saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 300
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 300
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 300
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Anchor 300 (Yellow Very Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 300
Anchor threads that pair well with 300, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 300 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 300
Meet Anchor 300, Yellow Very Light — a highly saturated, light thread in the oranges family with golden orange tones. Its tone is gentle and clear, making it a popular choice for autumn leaves and sunsets. It pairs nicely in designs that call for warm accents or seasonal designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 300 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 300 is Yellow Very Light — a light orange thread (hex #FCE6AB, RGB 252, 230, 171). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 300?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 300 (Yellow Very Light) is DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 677 (Old Gold very light, 73%) and DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light, 73%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 300?
The closest Anchor threads to 300 are 292 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 5.54), 386 Yellow Ultra Very Light (ΔE 6.5), and 275 Off White (ΔE 6.79). These are useful substitutes when 300 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 300 good for?
Anchor 300 (Yellow Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 300.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 300 (Yellow Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 300 has a contrast ratio of about 1.2:1 on white fabric and 17:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.