374 — Tan Dark
Oranges family#AA7148
Anchor 374 — Tan Dark — has hex #AA7148 and RGB 170, 113, 72. This medium, moderately saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 374
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 374
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 374
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 374
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Anchor 374 (Tan Dark) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 374
Anchor threads that pair well with 374, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor374 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 374
Tan Dark (catalog code Anchor 374) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. It has a balanced and warm feel that suits citrus motifs and fox designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 374?
Anchor 374 is called Tan Dark. It's a medium orange shade (hex #AA7148, RGB 170, 113, 72) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 374?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 374 (Tan Dark) is DMC 436 (Tan) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown, 72%) and DMC 435 (Brown very light, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 374?
The closest Anchor threads to 374 are 1046 Golden Brown Medium Dark (ΔE 5.66), 365 Golden Brown Medium (ΔE 5.69), and 901 Old Gold Dark (ΔE 6.34). These are useful substitutes when 374 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 374?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 374 (Tan Dark) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 374 (Tan Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 374 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.