333 — Orange Very Dark
Oranges family
Below: Anchor 333 (Orange Very Dark), a medium, highly saturated orange shade with hex #D44805 and RGB 212, 72, 5. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 333
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 333
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 333
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, Anchor 333 (Orange Very 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 333
Anchor threads that pair well with 333, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 333 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 333
Meet Anchor 333, Orange Very Dark — a highly saturated, medium thread in the oranges family with deep amber tones. The vibrant and steady character of this shade lends itself well to fall wreaths and citrus motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for fox designs and fall harvest scenes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 333 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 333 is Orange Very Dark — a medium orange thread (hex #D44805, RGB 212, 72, 5). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 333?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 333 (Orange Very Dark) is DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark, 68%) and DMC 3776 (Mahogany light, 66%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 333?
The closest Anchor threads to 333 are 334 Orange Red Very Dark (ΔE 3.72), 332 Orange Dark (ΔE 3.81), and 335 Orange Red (ΔE 5.52). These are useful substitutes when 333 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 333 good for?
Anchor 333 (Orange Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 333.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 333 (Orange Very Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 333 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.