943 — Tan Medium
Oranges family#C69764
Looking up Anchor 943? It's Tan Medium, a medium-light orange shade (#C69764 / RGB 198, 151, 100). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 943
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 943
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 943
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 943
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 943 (Tan Medium) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 943
Anchor threads that pair well with 943, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor943 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 943
Known as Tan Medium, Anchor 943 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Expect a easygoing and clear look that suits fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching persimmon patterns or autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 943 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 943 is Tan Medium — a medium-light orange thread (hex #C69764, RGB 198, 151, 100). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 943?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 943 (Tan Medium) is DMC 437 (Tan light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light, 84%) and DMC 738 (Tan very light, 74%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 943?
The closest Anchor threads to 943 are 368 Coffee (ΔE 3.81), 1045 Golden Brown Medium Light (ΔE 4.32), and 890 Old Gold Medium (ΔE 4.47). These are useful substitutes when 943 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 943 good for?
Anchor 943 (Tan Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 943.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 943 (Tan Medium)?
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, 943 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.