314 — Tangerine Medium
Oranges family
Below: Anchor 314 (Tangerine Medium), a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #F68033 and RGB 246, 128, 51. 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 314
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 314
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 314
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 314 (Tangerine Medium) 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 314
Anchor threads that pair well with 314, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 314 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 314
Tangerine Medium (catalog code Anchor 314) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. The fresh and confident mood of this color makes it a natural fit for sunsets and warm accents. Expect to see it used in seasonal designs and pumpkins across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 314?
Anchor 314 is called Tangerine Medium. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #F68033, RGB 246, 128, 51) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 314?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 314 (Tangerine Medium) is DMC 977 (Golden Brown light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 741 (Tangerine medium, 78%) and DMC 740 (Tangerine (971), 76%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 314?
The closest Anchor threads to 314 are 330 Orange (ΔE 3.97), 1002 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 5.74), and 313 Tangerine Light (ΔE 5.83). These are useful substitutes when 314 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 314?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 314 (Tangerine Medium) for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. 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 314 (Tangerine Medium)?
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, 314 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.