Anchor 329 Melon Dark
Anchor 329 Melon Dark is a medium, vivid pink with the screen hex #f86e45. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 608 Burnt Orange Bright at ΔE 3.2 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 308 Copper Very Light at ΔE 2.6 (very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 329 Melon Dark
#f86e45 · RGB 248, 110, 69
Closest to Anchor 329 in other brands
- DMC 608 Burnt Orange Bright ΔE 3.2 close
- Madeira 308 Copper Very Light ΔE 2.6 very close
- Perler Tangerine ΔE 5.6 close
- Hama 79 Apricot ΔE 6.0 similar
- Artkal S S56 Bright Carrot ΔE 1.4 very close
- Nabbi N13 Orange ΔE 6.1 similar
Anchor 329 color values
| Code | 329 |
|---|---|
| Name | Melon Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #f86e45 |
| RGB | 248, 110, 69 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 63.0, a* 50.4, b* 48.0 |
| HSL | 14°, 93 %, 62 % |
| Color family | Pink, 39 of 40 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 63.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 608 Burnt Orange Bright, ΔE 3.2 |
Anchor 329 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 329: the best is Madeira 308 at ΔE 2.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 608 | Burnt Orange Bright | 3.2 | close |
| DMC | 947 | Burnt Orange | 3.3 | close |
| DMC | 721 | Orange Spice Medium | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 308 | Copper Very Light | 2.6 | very close |
| Madeira | 307 | Copper Ultra Very Light | 3.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 301 | Peach Medium | 3.3 | close |
| Perler | Tangerine | code 80-15246 | 5.6 | close |
| Perler | Spice | code 80-15212 | 8.1 | similar |
| Hama | 79 | Apricot | 6.0 | similar |
| Hama | 40 | Fluorescent Orange | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S56 | Bright Carrot | 1.4 | very close |
| Artkal S | SP2 | Pearlescent Tangerine | 3.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N13 | Orange | 6.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N26 | Peach | 14.1 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 329
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 329; the nearest, Anchor 324 Apricot Medium, sits at ΔE 5.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | Apricot Medium | #ed6e32 | 5.0 | a little darker |
| 330 | Melon Dark | #f75d1f | 5.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1003 | Amberglow | #dd6c36 | 6.4 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 323 | Apricot Light | #f9884f | 7.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 332 | Blaze Light | #f6451f | 7.4 | darker and more saturated |
| 1048 | Cinnamon Medium | #d46b34 | 8.3 | darker and more muted |
| 316 | Tangerine Dark | #fa7017 | 8.4 | more saturated |
| 328 | Melon Light | #fc8e75 | 8.5 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 329: lighter and darker pink steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Anchor pink family, L* from 70 to 63.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 328 | Melon Light | 70.4 |
| 3 lighter | 9 | Salmon Medium Light | 68.7 |
| 2 lighter | 882 | Copper Medium Light | 67.8 |
| 1 lighter | 337 | Terra Cotta Medium Light | 66.3 |
| this color | 329 | Melon Dark | 63.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 329
One strand each of Anchor 304 and Anchor 33 models at ΔE 1.5, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 324, ΔE 5.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 329 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 304 Citrus Dark + 1 × Anchor 33 Blush Medium | #f86c49 | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 323 Apricot Light + 1 × Anchor 332 Blaze Light | #f86d3d | 1.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 323 Apricot Light + 1 × Anchor 35 Blush Dark | #f26845 | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 329
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f86e45; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 7.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 236 | Charcoal Gray Dark | 4.4:1 |
How to use Anchor 329
Substituting Anchor 329 takes care: DMC 608 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 3.2), and Madeira 308 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 2.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 329 is number 39 of 40 in the Anchor pink family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Anchor 337 Terra Cotta Medium Light is the next one up. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 329 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 7.3:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Tangerine (ΔE 5.6), Hama 79 Apricot (ΔE 6.0) and Artkal S S56 Bright Carrot (ΔE 1.4); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 329?
DMC 608 Burnt Orange Bright is the closest DMC match to Anchor 329 Melon Dark (ΔE 3.2, close). Runners-up: DMC 947 (ΔE 3.3) and DMC 721 (ΔE 4.2).
What color is Anchor 329?
Anchor 329 Melon Dark is a medium, vivid pink in the pink family: hex #f86e45, RGB 248, 110, 69, L* 63.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 329?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 324 Apricot Medium is nearest (ΔE 5.0). From other brands, DMC 608 (ΔE 3.2) or Madeira 308 (ΔE 2.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 304 and Anchor 33 models at ΔE 1.5.
What is Anchor 329 in Perler beads?
Perler Tangerine (#fd5918) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.6 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 79 Apricot (ΔE 6.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 329?
Madeira 308 Copper Very Light at ΔE 2.6 (very close), then Madeira 307 at ΔE 3.0.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 323 Apricot Light ΔE 7.3
Anchor 329 in other brands
- Perler Tangerine ΔE 5.6
- Hama 79 Apricot ΔE 6.0
- Artkal S S56 Bright Carrot ΔE 1.4
- Nabbi N13 Orange ΔE 6.1