368 — Coffee
Oranges family#CF9B71
Need details on Anchor 368? This medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade (Coffee) is hex #CF9B71, RGB 207, 155, 113. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 368
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 368
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 368
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 368
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 368 (Coffee) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Because Anchor 347 (Chocolate Light) is so near (ΔE 3.08), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 368
Anchor threads that pair well with 368, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor368 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 368
Anchor 368 is the floss known as Coffee: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and versatile, perfect for warm accents and seasonal designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on pumpkins and marigolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 368 look like?
Anchor 368 (Coffee) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #CF9B71 and RGB 207, 155, 113. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 368?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 368 (Coffee) is DMC 437 (Tan light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light, 77%) and DMC 738 (Tan very light, 75%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 368?
The closest Anchor threads to 368 are 347 Chocolate Light (ΔE 3.08), 943 Tan Medium (ΔE 3.81), and 362 Tan Medium Light (ΔE 3.97). These are useful substitutes when 368 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 368?
Reach for Anchor 368 (Coffee) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 368.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 368 (Coffee)?
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, 368 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.