Anchor Stranded Cotton

372 — Tan

Oranges family

Anchor 372 (Tan) is a medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex code #C29F6C and RGB values 194, 159, 108. 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
#C29F6C
RGB
194, 159, 108
HSL
36°, 41%, 59%
Lab
67.5, 6.2, 31.4
Lightness
59%
Medium
Saturation
41%
Muted
Hue
36°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 372

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

Anchor 372 Tan

Madeira

Tan Light 2012 70% Approx
Old Gold Light 2204 67% Approx
Tan Very Light 2013 66% Approx
Avocado Very Light 2206 63% Fair
Golden Yellow Dark 2510 60% Fair

J&P Coates

Tawny Light 5388 64% Fair
Sand Stone Medium Dark 2412 54% Fair
Sand Stone Medium Light 2410 54% Fair
Laurel Green Light 6315 50% Fair
Nutmeg Medium Light 5942 47% Fair

Sullivans

Yellow Beige Medium 45329 88% Good
Golden Olive Very Light 45235 75% Approx
Tan Very Light 45179 66% Approx
Mustard Light 45085 65% Approx
Olive Green Light 45178 65% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 307 307 86% Good
Cosmo 573 573 81% Good
Cosmo 574 574 72% Approx
Cosmo 2573 2573 69% Approx
Cosmo 306 306 62% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Crushed Pine. Crushed Pine. 73% Approx
Queen Bee Queen Bee 69% Approx
Sunflower Sunflower 69% Approx
Peach Sherbet Peach Sherbet 66% Approx
Eggshell Eggshell 66% Approx

Weeks Dye Works

Peach Cobbler 4151 82% Good
Gold 2221 80% Good
Bright Leaf 1227 77% Approx
Baby's Breath 1103 74% Approx
Shasta (obsolete) 1116 72% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Flax 1150 79% Approx
Grasshopper 0112 75% Approx
Grecian Gold 0460 74% Approx
Brandy 0540 73% Approx
Buttercrunch 0470 67% Approx

Valdani

Tan very light JP2 77% Approx
Tan light 13 72% Approx
Golden Olive very light 10 64% Fair
Mocha Brown light 148 59% Fair
Golden Olive light M67 58% Fair

Crescent Colours

Bamboo 003 83% Good
Finley Gold 013 81% Good
Perfect Piecrust 147 77% Approx
Ripple 086 68% Approx
Pea Pod 183 67% Approx

Similar Anchor Colors to 372

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

Color Harmonies for Anchor 372

Anchor threads that pair well with 372, 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

Anchor 372 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Anchor 372

Anchor 372 (Tan) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. This thread brings a balanced and versatile presence to projects featuring marigolds or fall wreaths. Look for it in charts that feature citrus motifs or fox designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anchor 372 look like?

Anchor 372 (Tan) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #C29F6C and RGB 194, 159, 108. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.

Which DMC thread matches Anchor 372?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 372 (Tan) is DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 738 (Tan very light, 77%) and DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold, 74%).

What Anchor colors are similar to 372?

The closest Anchor threads to 372 are 874 Gold Very Light (ΔE 4), 362 Tan Medium Light (ΔE 5.71), and 1082 Taupe Medium Light (ΔE 6.18). These are useful substitutes when 372 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Anchor 372?

Reach for Anchor 372 (Tan) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 372.