349 — Chocolate Medium
Oranges family#AE502D
Need details on Anchor 349? This medium, vivid orange shade (Chocolate Medium) is hex #AE502D, RGB 174, 80, 45. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 349
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 349
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 349
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 349
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Anchor 349 (Chocolate Medium) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 349
Anchor threads that pair well with 349, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor349 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 349
Known as Chocolate Medium, Anchor 349 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. With a vibrant and steady quality, this thread works beautifully in fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring persimmon patterns and autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 349 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 349 is Chocolate Medium — a medium orange thread (hex #AE502D, RGB 174, 80, 45). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 349?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 349 (Chocolate Medium) is DMC 921 (Copper) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 77%) and DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 74%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 349?
The closest Anchor threads to 349 are 309 Topaz Medium Dark (ΔE 4.48), 884 Antique Mahogany Dark (ΔE 4.6), and 1004 Orange Spice Very Dark (ΔE 5.54). These are useful substitutes when 349 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 349 good for?
Anchor 349 (Chocolate Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. 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 349.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 349 (Chocolate Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 349 has a contrast ratio of about 5.3:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.