304 — Burnt Orange
Oranges family
Looking up Anchor 304? It's Burnt Orange, a medium orange shade (#E58300 / RGB 229, 131, 0). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 304
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 304
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 304
Anchor threads that pair well with 304, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 304 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 #E58300, RGB 229, 131, 0) 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 783 (Topaz medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 741 (Tangerine medium, 70%) and DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 65%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 304?
The closest Anchor threads to 304 are 307 Topaz Light (ΔE 3.01), 303 Burnt Orange Medium (ΔE 5.75), and 306 Gold (ΔE 6.89). 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.