302 — Burnt Orange Light
Oranges family
Below: Anchor 302 (Burnt Orange Light), a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #FFB552 and RGB 255, 181, 82. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 302
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 302
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 302
Anchor threads that pair well with 302, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 302 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 warm tangerine 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 #FFB552 and RGB 255, 181, 82. 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 728 (Golden Yellow) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 725 (Topaz, 77%) and DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold light, 76%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 302?
The closest Anchor threads to 302 are 891 Old Gold Light (ΔE 5.11), 311 Tangerine Very Light (ΔE 5.15), and 298 Golden Yellow Dark (ΔE 5.33). 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.