Anchor Stranded Cotton

363 — Golden Brown Light

Oranges family

Need details on Anchor 363? This medium, moderately saturated orange shade (Golden Brown Light) is hex #B98347, RGB 185, 131, 71. 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.

Hex
#B98347
RGB
185, 131, 71
HSL
32°, 45%, 50%
Lab
59.0, 14.4, 40.2
Lightness
50%
Medium
Saturation
45%
Muted
Hue
32°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 363

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 363 Golden Brown Light

Madeira

Hazelnut Brown Very Light 2102 72% Approx
Tan 2011 72% Approx
Golden Brown Light 2302 66% Approx
Topaz Dark 2212 64% Fair
Topaz Medium Dark 2211 61% Fair

J&P Coates

Topaz Medium Dark 5308 57% Fair
Topaz Medium 5307 55% Fair
Sand Stone Medium Dark 2412 54% Fair
Topaz Dark 5309 54% Fair
Tawny Medium 2876 51% Fair

Sullivans

Golden Olive Light 45234 75% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Light 45093 70% Approx
Drab Brown Light 45145 68% Approx
Old Gold Medium 45173 66% Approx
Golden Olive Very Light 45235 65% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 575A 575A 79% Approx
Cosmo 703 703 79% Approx
Cosmo 704 704 75% Approx
Cosmo 705A 705A 66% Approx
Cosmo 2307 2307 64% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Honey Comb Honey Comb 83% Good
Apple Cider Apple Cider 74% Approx
Queen Bee Queen Bee 71% Approx
Granny Annie Granny Annie 70% Approx
Cottage Daisies Cottage Daisies 61% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Mustard 1224a 90% Good
Amber 1224 89% Good
Calypso 4143 84% Good
Neopolitan (obsolete 1231 80% Good
Butterscotch (obsole 1226 78% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Tarnished Gold 0410 75% Approx
Brandy 0540 70% Approx
Pumpkin Patch 0530 62% Fair
Cinnamon 0510 60% Fair
Nutmeg 0560 60% Fair

Valdani

Old Gold medium 1315 84% Good
Old Gold dark O153 69% Approx
Old Gold very dark O154 59% Fair
Tan light 13 59% Fair
Golden Olive light M67 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Fool's Gold 081 87% Good
Ginger Snap 014 79% Approx
Peanut Brittle 185 77% Approx
Candy Corn 173 74% Approx
Golden Star 082 64% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 363

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Anchor 363 Golden Brown Light
Old Gold Medium Anchor 890 Very close ΔE 4.32 Tan Medium Light Anchor 362 Noticeable ΔE 5.5 Golden Brown Medium Light Anchor 1045 Noticeable ΔE 5.68 Gold Very Light Anchor 874 Noticeable ΔE 7.3 Taupe Anchor 1084 Noticeable ΔE 7.37 Coffee Anchor 368 Noticeable ΔE 7.73 Topaz Light Anchor 307 Noticeable ΔE 7.97 Tan Medium Anchor 943 Noticeable ΔE 8

Color Harmonies for Anchor 363

Anchor threads that pair well with 363, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
363
1039 Baby Blue Medium Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
363
279 Lime Green 883 Antique Mahogany
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
363
1074 Jade Medium 108 Lavender Very Light
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
363
375 Hazelnut Brown Medium 373 Tan Medium Dark 301 Burnt Orange Very Light

Oranges Family

Anchor 363 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

363 Golden Brown Light 363 303 Burnt Orange Medium 303 324 Orange Spice Medium 324 316 Tangerine Dark 316 298 Golden Yellow Dark 298 1013 Terracotta 1013 297 Golden Yellow Medium 297 291 Canary Yellow Bright 291 890 Old Gold Medium 890 332 Orange Dark 332 307 Topaz Light 307

About Anchor 363

Known as Golden Brown Light, Anchor 363 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. With a steady and rich 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 orange thread (hex #B98347, RGB 185, 131, 71). 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 729 (Old Gold medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 436 (Tan, 79%) and DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown, 75%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 363?

The closest Anchor threads to 363 are 890 Old Gold Medium (ΔE 4.32), 362 Tan Medium Light (ΔE 5.5), and 1045 Golden Brown Medium Light (ΔE 5.68). 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 tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 363.

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