328 — Peach Medium
Reds family#F9815D
Looking up Anchor 328? It's Peach Medium, a medium-light red shade (#F9815D / RGB 249, 129, 93). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 328
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 328
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 328
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 328
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Anchor 328 (Peach Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 328
Anchor threads that pair well with 328, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor328 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 328
Anchor 328 is the floss known as Peach Medium: a highly saturated, medium-light member of the reds family with red-orange tones. The shade reads as balanced and lively — a go-to choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It also turns up in patterns built around berries and valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 328 look like?
Anchor 328 (Peach Medium) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #F9815D and RGB 249, 129, 93. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 328?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 328 (Peach Medium) is DMC 3341 (Apricot) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 722 (Orange Spice light, 76%) and DMC 402 (Mahogany very light, 73%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 328?
The closest Anchor threads to 328 are 337 Mahogany Very Light (ΔE 4.26), 329 Peach Dark (ΔE 5.46), and 1003 Salmon (ΔE 6.71). These are useful substitutes when 328 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 328?
Reach for Anchor 328 (Peach Medium) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 328.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 328 (Peach 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, 328 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.