Anchor Stranded Cotton

1007 — Flesh Very Dark

Reds family#B06755

Need details on Anchor 1007? This medium, moderately saturated red shade (Flesh Very Dark) is hex #B06755, RGB 176, 103, 85. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#B06755
RGB
176, 103, 85
HSL
12°, 37%, 51%
Lab
51.4, 27.4, 22.7
Lightness
51%
Medium
Saturation
37%
Muted
Hue
12°
Family
Reds

About Anchor 1007

Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné

Fiber
100% cotton
Sold as
8 m

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1007

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Anchor 1007Flesh Very Dark

Similar Anchor Colors to 1007

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Anchor 1007

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 1007

Anchor threads that pair well with 1007, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Anchor1007 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Anchor 1007

Known as Flesh Very Dark, Anchor 1007 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the reds family with red-orange tones. With a steady and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in ladybug designs and barn scenes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tomato patterns and roses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anchor 1007 — what color is it?

The color of Anchor 1007 is Flesh Very Dark — a medium red thread (hex #B06755, RGB 176, 103, 85). It shows up most in berries and valentines.

What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1007?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 1007 (Flesh Very Dark) is DMC 3859 (Rosewood light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773), 82%) and DMC 21 (Light Alizarin, 80%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 1007?

The closest Anchor threads to 1007 are 379 Dusty Flesh Dark (ΔE 5.21), 1049 Copper Medium Dark (ΔE 7.53), and 883 Antique Mahogany (ΔE 7.64). These are useful substitutes when 1007 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Anchor 1007 good for?

Anchor 1007 (Flesh Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1007.

What fabric color works best with Anchor 1007 (Flesh Very Dark)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1007 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.