301 — Burnt Orange Very Light
Oranges family#F5D68F
Need details on Anchor 301? This light, highly saturated orange shade (Burnt Orange Very Light) is hex #F5D68F, RGB 245, 214, 143. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 301
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 301
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 301
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 301
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 301 (Burnt Orange Very Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 301
Anchor threads that pair well with 301, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor301 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 301
Burnt Orange Very Light (catalog code Anchor 301) is a light, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with golden orange tones. With a fresh and easy quality, this thread works beautifully in sunsets and warm accents. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 301?
Anchor 301 is called Burnt Orange Very Light. It's a light orange shade (hex #F5D68F, RGB 245, 214, 143) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 301?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 301 (Burnt Orange Very Light) is DMC 677 (Old Gold very light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 745 (Yellow light pale, 84%) and DMC 744 (Yellow pale, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 301?
The closest Anchor threads to 301 are 293 Golden Yellow Light (ΔE 3.52), 305 Topaz Very Light (ΔE 4.19), and 295 Golden Yellow Medium Light (ΔE 4.53). These are useful substitutes when 301 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 301?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 301 (Burnt Orange Very Light) for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 301 (Burnt Orange 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, 301 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 14.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.