306 — Gold
Oranges family
Need details on Anchor 306? This medium-light, highly saturated orange shade (Gold) is hex #F39D35, RGB 243, 157, 53. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 306
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 306
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 306
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 306 (Gold) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 306
Anchor threads that pair well with 306, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 306 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 306
Meet Anchor 306, Gold — a highly saturated, medium-light thread in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Stitchers describe its character as crisp and versatile, perfect for fall wreaths and citrus motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on fox designs and fall harvest scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 306 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 306 is Gold — a medium-light orange thread (hex #F39D35, RGB 243, 157, 53). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 306?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 306 (Gold) is DMC 742 (Tangerine light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 972 (Canary deep, 76%) and DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 68%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 306?
The closest Anchor threads to 306 are 303 Burnt Orange Medium (ΔE 3.94), 298 Golden Yellow Dark (ΔE 5.3), and 302 Burnt Orange Light (ΔE 6.16). These are useful substitutes when 306 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 306 good for?
Anchor 306 (Gold) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 306.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 306 (Gold)?
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, 306 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.