314 — Tangerine Medium
Oranges family#F98C20
Below: Anchor 314 (Tangerine Medium), a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #F98C20 and RGB 249, 140, 32. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 314
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 314
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 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 304 (Burnt Orange), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.09). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 314
Anchor threads that pair well with 314, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor314 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 warm tangerine 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 #F98C20, RGB 249, 140, 32) 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 741 (Tangerine medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 80%) and DMC 977 (Golden Brown light, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 314?
The closest Anchor threads to 314 are 304 Burnt Orange (ΔE 3.09), 307 Topaz Light (ΔE 5.41), and 1002 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 6.05). 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 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.