Anchor 362 Nutmeg Medium Light
On screen, Anchor 362 Nutmeg Medium Light reads as a light, rich orange (#e1a266). The closest DMC thread is DMC 977 Golden Brown Light, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 2102 Hazelnut Brown Light (ΔE 2.6, very close).
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Anchor 362 Nutmeg Medium Light
#e1a266 · RGB 225, 162, 102
Closest to Anchor 362 in other brands
- DMC 977 Golden Brown Light ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 2102 Hazelnut Brown Light ΔE 2.6 very close
- Perler Butterscotch ΔE 3.1 close
- Hama 61 Gold ΔE 4.2 close
- Artkal S SP3 Pearlescent Orange ΔE 5.1 close
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 5.2 close
Anchor 362 color values
| Code | 362 |
|---|---|
| Name | Nutmeg Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #e1a266 |
| RGB | 225, 162, 102 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 71.4, a* 16.8, b* 40.2 |
| HSL | 29°, 67 %, 64 % |
| Color family | Orange, 7 of 30 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 71.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 977 Golden Brown Light, ΔE 2.7 |
Anchor 362 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 362: the best is Madeira 2102 at ΔE 2.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 977 | Golden Brown Light | 2.7 | very close |
| DMC | 3854 | Autumn Gold Medium | 4.2 | close |
| DMC | 436 | Tan | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 2102 | Hazelnut Brown Light | 2.6 | very close |
| Madeira | 2012 | Tan Light | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 2513 | Golden Brown Bright | 3.9 | close |
| Perler | Butterscotch | code 80-19090 | 3.1 | close |
| Perler | Apricot | code 80-15213 | 5.5 | close |
| Hama | 61 | Gold | 4.2 | close |
| Hama | 105 | Light Apricot | 7.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | SP3 | Pearlescent Orange | 5.1 | close |
| Artkal S | SE12 | Desert | 5.5 | close |
| Nabbi | N07 | Sand | 5.2 | close |
| Nabbi | N26 | Peach | 7.8 | similar |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 362
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 362; the nearest, Anchor 368 Spice Medium Light, sits at ΔE 3.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | Spice Medium Light | #d29a64 | 3.2 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 347 | Bark Light | #d0925c | 4.8 | darker |
| 1047 | Cinnamon Light | #f39f64 | 5.1 | more saturated |
| 367 | Spice Light | #e3b386 | 5.7 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 313 | Tangerine Light | #faaa55 | 5.7 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 373 | Desert Medium | #c4975e | 6.4 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 363 | Nutmeg Medium | #e09638 | 6.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 890 | Brass Light | #d1943f | 6.9 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 362: lighter and darker orange steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor orange family, L* from 79 to 65.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 311 | Tangerine Very Light | 79.3 |
| 3 lighter | 367 | Spice Light | 76.3 |
| 2 lighter | 313 | Tangerine Light | 75.9 |
| 1 lighter | 1047 | Cinnamon Light | 72.7 |
| this color | 362 | Nutmeg Medium Light | 71.4 |
| 1 darker | 363 | Nutmeg Medium | 68.0 |
| 2 darker | 368 | Spice Medium Light | 67.8 |
| 3 darker | 347 | Bark Light | 65.5 |
| 4 darker | 373 | Desert Medium | 65.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 362
One strand each of Anchor 303 and Anchor 831 models at ΔE 0.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 368, ΔE 3.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 362 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 303 Citrus Medium + 1 × Anchor 831 Sierra Light | #e2a265 | 0.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 367 Spice Light + 1 × Anchor 307 Topaz Medium | #e1a263 | 0.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 367 Spice Light + 1 × Anchor 363 Nutmeg Medium | #e2a568 | 1.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 362
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #e1a266; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (orange) | 1049 | Cinnamon | 2.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 9.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 357 | Mocha Dark | 4.6:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 362
DMC 977 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 362. It is a little darker and slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 362 is number 7 of 30 in the Anchor orange family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1047 Cinnamon Light and down to Anchor 363 Nutmeg Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 362 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.6:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Butterscotch (ΔE 3.1), Hama 61 Gold (ΔE 4.2) and Artkal S SP3 Pearlescent Orange (ΔE 5.1); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 362?
DMC 977 Golden Brown Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 362 Nutmeg Medium Light (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3854 (ΔE 4.2) and DMC 436 (ΔE 5.7).
What color is Anchor 362?
Anchor 362 Nutmeg Medium Light is a light, rich orange in the orange family: hex #e1a266, RGB 225, 162, 102, L* 71.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 362?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 368 Spice Medium Light is nearest (ΔE 3.2). From other brands, DMC 977 (ΔE 2.7) or Madeira 2102 (ΔE 2.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 303 and Anchor 831 models at ΔE 0.3.
What is Anchor 362 in Perler beads?
Perler Butterscotch (#da9964) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.1 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 61 Gold (ΔE 4.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 362?
Madeira 2102 Hazelnut Brown Light at ΔE 2.6 (very close), then Madeira 2012 at ΔE 3.5.
Related
Anchor 362 in other brands
- Perler Butterscotch ΔE 3.1
- Hama 61 Gold ΔE 4.2
- Artkal S SP3 Pearlescent Orange ΔE 5.1
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 5.2