302 — Burnt Orange Light
Oranges family#F9BC4F
Below: Anchor 302 (Burnt Orange Light), a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #F9BC4F and RGB 249, 188, 79. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 302
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 302
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 302
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 302
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Anchor 302 (Burnt Orange Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Anchor 297 (Golden Yellow Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.7), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 302
Anchor threads that pair well with 302, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor302 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 302
Anchor 302 is the floss known as Burnt Orange Light: a highly saturated, medium-light member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. The balanced and lively character of this shade lends itself well to warm accents and seasonal designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for pumpkins and marigolds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 302 look like?
Anchor 302 (Burnt Orange Light) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #F9BC4F and RGB 249, 188, 79. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 302?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 302 (Burnt Orange Light) is DMC 725 (Topaz) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 728 (Golden Yellow, 81%) and DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold light, 79%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 302?
The closest Anchor threads to 302 are 297 Golden Yellow Medium (ΔE 2.7), 298 Golden Yellow Dark (ΔE 5.26), and 306 Gold (ΔE 5.29). These are useful substitutes when 302 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 302?
Reach for Anchor 302 (Burnt Orange Light) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 302.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 302 (Burnt Orange 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, 302 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.