303 — Burnt Orange Medium
Oranges family
Anchor 303 (Burnt Orange Medium) is a medium, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #FF9413 and RGB values 255, 148, 19. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 303
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 303
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 303
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Anchor 303 (Burnt Orange Medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 303
Anchor threads that pair well with 303, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 303 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 303
Known as Burnt Orange Medium, Anchor 303 is a medium, highly saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. This thread brings a vibrant and steady presence to projects featuring seasonal designs or pumpkins. Look for it in charts that feature marigolds or fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 303 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 303 is Burnt Orange Medium — a medium orange thread (hex #FF9413, RGB 255, 148, 19). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 303?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 303 (Burnt Orange Medium) is DMC 741 (Tangerine medium) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 742 (Tangerine light, 73%) and DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 70%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 303?
The closest Anchor threads to 303 are 306 Gold (ΔE 3.94), 304 Burnt Orange (ΔE 5.75), and 298 Golden Yellow Dark (ΔE 7.74). These are useful substitutes when 303 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 303 good for?
Anchor 303 (Burnt Orange Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 303.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 303 (Burnt Orange Medium)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 303 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.