308 — Topaz Medium
Browns family
Anchor 308 (Topaz Medium) is a medium-dark, highly saturated brown shade with hex code #B25C07 and RGB values 178, 92, 7. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 308
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 308
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 308
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Saturated shades like Anchor 308 (Topaz Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 308
Anchor threads that pair well with 308, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor 308 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 308
Anchor 308 is the floss known as Topaz Medium: a highly saturated, medium-dark member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Its deep and vivid presence shines in horse designs and cinnamon motifs alike. Pull this thread for bark patterns or gingerbread themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 308 look like?
Anchor 308 (Topaz Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #B25C07 and RGB 178, 92, 7. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 308?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 308 (Topaz Medium) is DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781)) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark, 79%) and DMC 435 (Brown very light, 68%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 308?
The closest Anchor threads to 308 are 1003 Salmon (ΔE 5.45), 1048 Copper Medium (ΔE 5.63), and 901 Old Gold Dark (ΔE 5.86). These are useful substitutes when 308 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 308?
Reach for Anchor 308 (Topaz Medium) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 308.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 308 (Topaz Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 308 has a contrast ratio of about 4.7:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.