942 — Tan Light
Oranges family#E9C49A
Anchor 942 (Tan Light) is a light, vivid orange shade with hex code #E9C49A and RGB values 233, 196, 154. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 942
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 942
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 942
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 942
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Because Anchor 361 (Tan Very Light) is so near (ΔE 0.76), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 942
Anchor threads that pair well with 942, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor942 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 942
Anchor 942 is the floss known as Tan Light: a vivid, light member of the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Its soft and lively presence shines in fox designs and fall harvest scenes alike. Pull this thread for monarch butterflies or persimmon patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 942 look like?
Anchor 942 (Tan Light) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #E9C49A and RGB 233, 196, 154. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 942?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 942 (Tan Light) is DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 951 (Tawny light, 82%) and DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light, 76%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 942?
The closest Anchor threads to 942 are 361 Tan Very Light (ΔE 0.76), 366 Coffee Very Light (ΔE 3.35), and 886 Yellow Beige Light (ΔE 3.79). These are useful substitutes when 942 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 942?
Reach for Anchor 942 (Tan Light) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 942.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 942 (Tan Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 942 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.