363 — Golden Brown Light
Oranges family#E49F5D
Need details on Anchor 363? This medium-light, vivid orange shade (Golden Brown Light) is hex #E49F5D, RGB 228, 159, 93. 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 363
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 363
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 363
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 363
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Anchor 363 (Golden Brown Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Anchor 363 (Golden Brown Light) sits a hair from Anchor 1002 (Golden Brown Very Light) (ΔE 2.17) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 363
Anchor threads that pair well with 363, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor363 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 363
Known as Golden Brown Light, Anchor 363 is a medium-light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. With a crisp and versatile 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 363 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 363 is Golden Brown Light — a medium-light orange thread (hex #E49F5D, RGB 228, 159, 93). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 363?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 363 (Golden Brown Light) is DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light, 81%) and DMC 437 (Tan light, 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 363?
The closest Anchor threads to 363 are 1002 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 2.17), 1047 Copper Light (ΔE 2.68), and 890 Old Gold Medium (ΔE 3.75). These are useful substitutes when 363 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 363 good for?
Anchor 363 (Golden Brown Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 363.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 363 (Golden Brown 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, 363 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.