329 — Peach Dark
Oranges family#FB6E3A
Anchor 329 — Peach Dark — has hex #FB6E3A and RGB 251, 110, 58. This medium-light, highly saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 329
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 329
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 329
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 329
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 329 (Peach Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 329
Anchor threads that pair well with 329, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor329 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 329
Known as Peach Dark, Anchor 329 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. It has a crisp and versatile feel that suits seasonal designs and pumpkins particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with marigolds or fall wreaths for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 329 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 329 is Peach Dark — a medium-light orange thread (hex #FB6E3A, RGB 251, 110, 58). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 329?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 329 (Peach Dark) is DMC 970 (Pumpkin light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 721 (Orange Spice medium, 79%) and DMC 740 (Tangerine (971), 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 329?
The closest Anchor threads to 329 are 330 Orange (ΔE 3.4), 925 Yellow Green Very Dark (ΔE 3.52), and 324 Orange Spice Medium (ΔE 3.8). These are useful substitutes when 329 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 329 good for?
Anchor 329 (Peach Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. 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 329.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 329 (Peach Dark)?
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, 329 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.