311 — Tangerine Very Light
Oranges family
Looking up Anchor 311? It's Tangerine Very Light, a medium-light orange shade (#EAB069 / RGB 234, 176, 105). 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 311
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 311
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 311
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 311 (Tangerine Very 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.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 311
Anchor threads that pair well with 311, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 311 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 311
A medium-light, vivid entry in the oranges family, Anchor 311 carries the name Tangerine Very Light with warm tangerine tones. The shade reads as fresh and confident — a go-to choice for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around autumn leaves and sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 311?
Anchor 311 is called Tangerine Very Light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #EAB069, RGB 234, 176, 105) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 311?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 311 (Tangerine Very Light) is DMC 676 (Old Gold light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold light, 76%) and DMC 738 (Tan very light, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 311?
The closest Anchor threads to 311 are 302 Burnt Orange Light (ΔE 5.15), 891 Old Gold Light (ΔE 5.67), and 942 Tan Light (ΔE 6.94). These are useful substitutes when 311 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 311?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 311 (Tangerine Very Light) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The medium-light 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 311 (Tangerine Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 311 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 10.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.