324 — Orange Spice Medium
Oranges family#F47330
Anchor 324 — Orange Spice Medium — has hex #F47330 and RGB 244, 115, 48. This medium-light, highly saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 324
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 324
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 324
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 324
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 324 (Orange Spice 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 1003 (Salmon), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.04). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 324
Anchor threads that pair well with 324, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor324 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 324
A medium-light, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, Anchor 324 carries the name Orange Spice Medium with deep amber tones. Its tone is fresh and confident, making it a popular choice for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for autumn leaves or sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 324?
Anchor 324 is called Orange Spice Medium. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #F47330, RGB 244, 115, 48) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 324?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 324 (Orange Spice Medium) is DMC 740 (Tangerine (971)) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 971 (Pumpkin, 85%) and DMC 970 (Pumpkin light, 83%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 324?
The closest Anchor threads to 324 are 1003 Salmon (ΔE 3.04), 316 Tangerine Dark (ΔE 3.15), and 329 Peach Dark (ΔE 3.8). These are useful substitutes when 324 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 324?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 324 (Orange Spice Medium) 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 324 (Orange Spice 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, 324 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.