1008 — Flesh Medium
Oranges family#DCA28E
Below: Anchor 1008 (Flesh Medium), a light, vivid orange shade with hex #DCA28E and RGB 220, 162, 142. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 1008
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1008
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 1008
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1008
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Anchor 1008 (Flesh Medium) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.33). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1008
Anchor threads that pair well with 1008, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor1008 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 1008
A light, vivid entry in the oranges family, Anchor 1008 carries the name Flesh Medium with deep amber tones. The fresh and easy character of this shade lends itself well to monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for autumn leaves and sunsets in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1008?
Anchor 1008 is called Flesh Medium. It's a light orange shade (hex #DCA28E, RGB 220, 162, 142) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1008?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1008 (Flesh Medium) is DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 950 (Desert Sand light, 81%) and DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1008?
The closest Anchor threads to 1008 are 882 Antique Mahogany Light (ΔE 2.33), 868 Peach Flesh (ΔE 3.07), and 9575 Terracotta Light (ΔE 4.35). These are useful substitutes when 1008 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1008?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1008 (Flesh Medium) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The 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 1008 (Flesh Medium)?
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, 1008 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.