347 — Chocolate Light
Oranges family#DD9F74
Looking up Anchor 347? It's Chocolate Light, a medium-light orange shade (#DD9F74 / RGB 221, 159, 116). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 347
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 347
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 347
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 347
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Anchor 347 (Chocolate Light) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 368 (Coffee), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.08). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 347
Anchor threads that pair well with 347, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor347 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 347
Chocolate Light (catalog code Anchor 347) is a medium-light, vivid shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. Expect a fresh and confident look that suits citrus motifs, fox designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 347?
Anchor 347 is called Chocolate Light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #DD9F74, RGB 221, 159, 116) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 347?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 347 (Chocolate Light) is DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 437 (Tan light, 80%) and DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 347?
The closest Anchor threads to 347 are 368 Coffee (ΔE 3.08), 362 Tan Medium Light (ΔE 3.59), and 1047 Copper Light (ΔE 4.73). These are useful substitutes when 347 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 347?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 347 (Chocolate Light) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. 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 347 (Chocolate Light)?
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, 347 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.