361 — Tan Very Light
Oranges family#ECC69D
Looking up Anchor 361? It's Tan Very Light, a light orange shade (#ECC69D / RGB 236, 198, 157). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 361
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 361
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 361
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 361
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 942 (Tan Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 0.76). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 361
Anchor threads that pair well with 361, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor361 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 361
Tan Very Light (catalog code Anchor 361) is a light, vivid shade from the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Expect a fresh and easy 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 361?
Anchor 361 is called Tan Very Light. It's a light orange shade (hex #ECC69D, RGB 236, 198, 157) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 361?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 361 (Tan Very Light) is DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 951 (Tawny light, 86%) and DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 361?
The closest Anchor threads to 361 are 942 Tan Light (ΔE 0.76), 366 Coffee Very Light (ΔE 3.28), and 1010 Copper Very Light (ΔE 4.42). These are useful substitutes when 361 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 361?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 361 (Tan Very Light) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. The 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 361 (Tan Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 361 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.