Anchor Stranded Cotton

365 — Golden Brown Medium

Oranges family#B76531

Anchor 365 (Golden Brown Medium) is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #B76531 and RGB values 183, 101, 49. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#B76531
RGB
183, 101, 49
HSL
23°, 58%, 45%
Lab
51.4, 28.8, 42.8
Lightness
45%
Medium
Saturation
58%
Rich
Hue
23°
Family
Oranges

About Anchor 365

Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné

Fiber
100% cotton
Sold as
8 m

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 365

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Anchor 365Golden Brown Medium

Similar Anchor Colors to 365

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

Working with Anchor 365

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Anchor 365 (Golden Brown Medium) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Blending & gradients

Because Anchor 1046 (Golden Brown Medium Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.68), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 365

Anchor threads that pair well with 365, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

Anchor365 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Anchor 365

Anchor 365 (Golden Brown Medium) is a medium, vivid shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. This thread brings a rich and lively presence to projects featuring persimmon patterns or autumn leaves. Look for it in charts that feature sunsets or warm accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anchor 365 look like?

Anchor 365 (Golden Brown Medium) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #B76531 and RGB 183, 101, 49. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Anchor 365?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 365 (Golden Brown Medium) is DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3776 (Mahogany light, 79%) and DMC 435 (Brown very light, 76%).

What Anchor colors are similar to 365?

The closest Anchor threads to 365 are 1046 Golden Brown Medium Dark (ΔE 2.68), 308 Topaz Medium (ΔE 4.14), and 1049 Copper Medium Dark (ΔE 5.47). These are useful substitutes when 365 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Anchor 365?

Reach for Anchor 365 (Golden Brown Medium) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 365.

What fabric color works best with Anchor 365 (Golden Brown Medium)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 365 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.