307 — Topaz Light
Oranges family
Below: Anchor 307 (Topaz Light), a medium, highly saturated orange shade with hex #D68017 and RGB 214, 128, 23. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 307
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 307
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 307
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 307 (Topaz Light) 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 304 (Burnt Orange), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.01). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 307
Anchor threads that pair well with 307, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 307 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 307
Topaz Light (catalog code Anchor 307) is a medium, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The confident and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for citrus motifs and fox designs. Expect to see it used in fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 307?
Anchor 307 is called Topaz Light. It's a medium orange shade (hex #D68017, RGB 214, 128, 23) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 307?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 307 (Topaz Light) is DMC 783 (Topaz medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3852 (Straw very dark, 76%) and DMC 729 (Old Gold medium, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 307?
The closest Anchor threads to 307 are 304 Burnt Orange (ΔE 3.01), 890 Old Gold Medium (ΔE 5.26), and 363 Golden Brown Light (ΔE 7.97). These are useful substitutes when 307 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 307?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 307 (Topaz Light) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. 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 307 (Topaz Light)?
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, 307 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.