336 — Mahogany Ultra Very Light
Oranges family
Anchor 336 — Mahogany Ultra Very Light — has hex #F39E7E and RGB 243, 158, 126. This 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 336
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 336
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 336
Anchor threads that pair well with 336, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 336 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 336
Known as Mahogany Ultra Very Light, Anchor 336 is a light, highly saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. It has a gentle and clear feel that suits fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with persimmon patterns or autumn leaves for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 336 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 336 is Mahogany Ultra Very Light — a light orange thread (hex #F39E7E, RGB 243, 158, 126). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 336?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 336 (Mahogany Ultra Very Light) is DMC 3824 (Apricot light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 80%) and DMC 754 (Peach light, 75%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 336?
The closest Anchor threads to 336 are 882 Antique Mahogany Light (ΔE 2.98), 8 Peach Light (ΔE 3.69), and 9575 Terracotta Light (ΔE 4.33). These are useful substitutes when 336 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 336 good for?
Anchor 336 (Mahogany Ultra Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 336.