1002 — Golden Brown Very Light
Oranges family#EA9B52
Need details on Anchor 1002? This medium-light, vivid orange shade (Golden Brown Very Light) is hex #EA9B52, RGB 234, 155, 82. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 1002
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1002
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 1002
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1002
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 1002 (Golden Brown Very Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 363 (Golden Brown Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.17). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1002
Anchor threads that pair well with 1002, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor1002 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 1002
A medium-light, vivid entry in the oranges family, Anchor 1002 carries the name Golden Brown Very Light with warm tangerine tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and confident, perfect for pumpkins and marigolds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1002?
Anchor 1002 is called Golden Brown Very Light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #EA9B52, RGB 234, 155, 82) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1002?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1002 (Golden Brown Very Light) is DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 83%) and DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1002?
The closest Anchor threads to 1002 are 363 Golden Brown Light (ΔE 2.17), 1047 Copper Light (ΔE 3.21), and 890 Old Gold Medium (ΔE 5.02). These are useful substitutes when 1002 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1002?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1002 (Golden Brown Very Light) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1002 (Golden Brown Very Light)?
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, 1002 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.