Anchor 311 Tangerine Very Light
On screen, Anchor 311 Tangerine Very Light reads as a light, rich orange (#f3ba71). The closest DMC thread is DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale, very close at ΔE 1.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 2013 Tan Very Light (ΔE 2.2, very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 311 Tangerine Very Light
#f3ba71 · RGB 243, 186, 113
Closest to Anchor 311 in other brands
- DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale ΔE 1.7 very close
- Madeira 2013 Tan Very Light ΔE 2.2 very close
- Perler Cheddar ΔE 5.6 close
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 8.2 similar
- Artkal S SE12 Desert ΔE 6.0 close
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 7.1 similar
Anchor 311 color values
| Code | 311 |
|---|---|
| Name | Tangerine Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #f3ba71 |
| RGB | 243, 186, 113 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.3, a* 12.3, b* 44.6 |
| HSL | 34°, 84 %, 70 % |
| Color family | Orange, 1 of 30 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale, ΔE 1.7 |
Anchor 311 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 311: the best is DMC 3827 at ΔE 1.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3827 | Golden Brown Pale | 1.7 | very close |
| DMC | 728 | Topaz | 3.5 | close |
| DMC | 3854 | Autumn Gold Medium | 3.6 | close |
| Madeira | 2013 | Tan Very Light | 2.2 | very close |
| Madeira | 2208 | Gold Light | 3.3 | close |
| Madeira | 2012 | Tan Light | 4.6 | close |
| Perler | Cheddar | code 80-19057 | 5.6 | close |
| Perler | Rich Butter | code 80-15274 | 7.3 | similar |
| Hama | 14 | Transparent Yellow | 8.2 | similar |
| Hama | 27 | Beige | 9.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | SE12 | Desert | 6.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S90 | Pastel Orange | 7.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N07 | Sand | 7.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N29 | Gold | 10.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 311
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 311; the nearest, Anchor 891 Brass, sits at ΔE 3.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 891 | Brass | #eabd6f | 3.9 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 361 | Nutmeg Light | #eec38a | 4.3 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 372 | Desert Light | #e3bb85 | 4.9 | more muted |
| 942 | Wheat Light | #eac381 | 4.9 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 313 | Tangerine Light | #faaa55 | 5.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 367 | Spice Light | #e3b386 | 6.4 | a little darker and more muted |
| 302 | Citrus Medium Light | #fabd48 | 6.7 | more saturated |
| 362 | Nutmeg Medium Light | #e1a266 | 7.1 | darker and slightly more muted |
Shading Anchor 311: lighter and darker orange steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor orange family, L* from 79 to 71.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| this color | 311 | Tangerine Very Light | 79.3 |
| 1 darker | 367 | Spice Light | 76.3 |
| 2 darker | 313 | Tangerine Light | 75.9 |
| 3 darker | 306 | Topaz Medium Light | 72.3 |
| 4 darker | 362 | Nutmeg Medium Light | 71.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 311
One strand each of Anchor 301 and Anchor 1047 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 891, ΔE 3.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 311 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 301 Citrus + 1 × Anchor 1047 Cinnamon Light | #f4bc75 | 0.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 298 Jonquil Dark + 1 × Anchor 881 Copper | #f2b870 | 0.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 942 Wheat Light + 1 × Anchor 313 Tangerine Light | #f2b76e | 0.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 311
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f3ba71; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (orange) | 1049 | Cinnamon | 3.0:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 12.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 311
DMC 3827 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 311. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 1.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 311 is number 1 of 30 in the Anchor orange family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with Anchor 367 Spice Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 311 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.1:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cheddar (ΔE 5.6), Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 8.2) and Artkal S SE12 Desert (ΔE 6.0); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 311?
DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale is the closest DMC match to Anchor 311 Tangerine Very Light (ΔE 1.7, very close). Runners-up: DMC 728 (ΔE 3.5) and DMC 3854 (ΔE 3.6).
What color is Anchor 311?
Anchor 311 Tangerine Very Light is a light, rich orange in the orange family: hex #f3ba71, RGB 243, 186, 113, L* 79.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 311?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 891 Brass is nearest (ΔE 3.9). From other brands, DMC 3827 (ΔE 1.7) or Madeira 2013 (ΔE 2.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 301 and Anchor 1047 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Anchor 311 in Perler beads?
Perler Cheddar (#fbb146) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.6 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 8.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 311?
Madeira 2013 Tan Very Light at ΔE 2.2 (very close), then Madeira 2208 at ΔE 3.3.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
Anchor 311 in other brands
- DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale ΔE 1.7
- Madeira 2013 Tan Very Light ΔE 2.2
- Perler Cheddar ΔE 5.6
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 8.2
- Artkal S SE12 Desert ΔE 6.0
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 7.1