304 — Burnt Orange
Oranges family#F18118
Looking up Anchor 304? It's Burnt Orange, a medium orange shade (#F18118 / RGB 241, 129, 24). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 304
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 304
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 304
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 304
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 304 (Burnt Orange) 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 314 (Tangerine Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.09). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 304
Anchor threads that pair well with 304, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor304 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 304
A medium, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, Anchor 304 carries the name Burnt Orange with warm tangerine tones. The shade reads as confident and warm — a go-to choice for pumpkins and marigolds. It also turns up in patterns built around fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 304?
Anchor 304 is called Burnt Orange. It's a medium orange shade (hex #F18118, RGB 241, 129, 24) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 304?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 304 (Burnt Orange) is DMC 741 (Tangerine medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 977 (Golden Brown light, 78%) and DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 304?
The closest Anchor threads to 304 are 314 Tangerine Medium (ΔE 3.09), 307 Topaz Light (ΔE 5.4), and 1001 Golden Brown (ΔE 6.42). These are useful substitutes when 304 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 304?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 304 (Burnt Orange) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The medium 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 304 (Burnt Orange)?
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, 304 has a contrast ratio of about 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.