1010 — Copper Very Light
Oranges family
Below: Anchor 1010 (Copper Very Light), a very light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #FFDABB and RGB 255, 218, 187. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1010
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 1010
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1010
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Anchor 1010 (Copper Very Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1010
Anchor threads that pair well with 1010, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 1010 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 1010
Anchor 1010 (Copper Very Light) is a very light, highly saturated shade in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The airy and bright mood of this color makes it a natural fit for persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. Expect to see it used in sunsets and warm accents across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1010 look like?
Anchor 1010 (Copper Very Light) is a very light shade in the oranges family with hex #FFDABB and RGB 255, 218, 187. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1010?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1010 (Copper Very Light) is DMC 20 (Shrimp) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 951 (Tawny light, 84%) and DMC 3770 (Tawny very light, 77%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1010?
The closest Anchor threads to 1010 are 1009 Cream (ΔE 3.29), 1080 Taupe Ultra Light (ΔE 4.91), and 1011 Peach Flesh Very Light (ΔE 4.95). These are useful substitutes when 1010 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1010?
Reach for Anchor 1010 (Copper Very Light) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1010.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1010 (Copper Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1010 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.