323 — Orange Spice Light
Oranges family
Looking up Anchor 323? It's Orange Spice Light, a medium-light orange shade (#E87D4F / RGB 232, 125, 79). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 323
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 323
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 323
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Anchor 323 (Orange Spice 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 323
Anchor threads that pair well with 323, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 323 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 323
Known as Orange Spice Light, Anchor 323 is a medium-light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. Expect a crisp and versatile look that suits fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching persimmon patterns or autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 323 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 323 is Orange Spice Light — a medium-light orange thread (hex #E87D4F, RGB 232, 125, 79). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 323?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 323 (Orange Spice Light) is DMC 402 (Mahogany very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 722 (Orange Spice light, 78%) and DMC 977 (Golden Brown light, 68%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 323?
The closest Anchor threads to 323 are 329 Peach Dark (ΔE 3.53), 1002 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 3.6), and 337 Mahogany Very Light (ΔE 4.74). These are useful substitutes when 323 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 323 good for?
Anchor 323 (Orange Spice Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. 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 323.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 323 (Orange Spice Light)?
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, 323 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.