313 — Tangerine Light
Oranges family#F7AD57
Need details on Anchor 313? This medium-light, highly saturated orange shade (Tangerine Light) is hex #F7AD57, RGB 247, 173, 87. 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.
About Anchor 313
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 313
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 313
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 313
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Anchor 313 (Tangerine Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 313
Anchor threads that pair well with 313, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor313 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 313
Meet Anchor 313, Tangerine Light — a highly saturated, medium-light thread in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Stitchers describe its character as crisp and versatile, perfect for autumn leaves and sunsets. It blends comfortably into projects centered on warm accents and seasonal designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 313 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 313 is Tangerine Light — a medium-light orange thread (hex #F7AD57, RGB 247, 173, 87). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 313?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 313 (Tangerine Light) is DMC 742 (Tangerine light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 728 (Golden Yellow, 74%) and DMC 676 (Old Gold light, 72%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 313?
The closest Anchor threads to 313 are 306 Gold (ΔE 4.37), 303 Burnt Orange Medium (ΔE 4.79), and 363 Golden Brown Light (ΔE 5.35). These are useful substitutes when 313 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 313 good for?
Anchor 313 (Tangerine Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. 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 313.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 313 (Tangerine 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, 313 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.