372 — Tan
Oranges family#D0AA83
Anchor 372 (Tan) is a medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex code #D0AA83 and RGB values 208, 170, 131. 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.
About Anchor 372
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 372
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 372
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 372
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 372 (Tan) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 372
Anchor threads that pair well with 372, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor372 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 warm tangerine 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 #D0AA83 and RGB 208, 170, 131. 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 738 (Tan very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 437 (Tan light, 74%) and DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light, 71%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 372?
The closest Anchor threads to 372 are 367 Coffee Light (ΔE 4.71), 362 Tan Medium Light (ΔE 4.8), and 887 Yellow Beige Medium (ΔE 4.82). 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.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 372 (Tan)?
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, 372 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.