362 — Tan Medium Light
Oranges family#DEA673
Anchor 362 — Tan Medium Light — has hex #DEA673 and RGB 222, 166, 115. This medium-light, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 362
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 362
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 362
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 362
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Anchor 362 (Tan Medium Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 362
Anchor threads that pair well with 362, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor362 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 362
Anchor 362 is the floss known as Tan Medium Light: a vivid, medium-light member of the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Its tone is balanced and lively, making it a popular choice for fox designs and fall harvest scenes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for monarch butterflies or persimmon patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 362 look like?
Anchor 362 (Tan Medium Light) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #DEA673 and RGB 222, 166, 115. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 362?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 362 (Tan Medium 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, 85%) and DMC 738 (Tan very light, 84%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 362?
The closest Anchor threads to 362 are 347 Chocolate Light (ΔE 3.59), 363 Golden Brown Light (ΔE 3.84), and 368 Coffee (ΔE 3.97). These are useful substitutes when 362 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 362?
Reach for Anchor 362 (Tan Medium Light) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 362.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 362 (Tan Medium 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, 362 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.