1011 — Peach Flesh Very Light
Oranges family
Anchor 1011 (Peach Flesh Very Light) is a very light, vivid orange shade with hex code #F0DAC4 and RGB values 240, 218, 196. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1011
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 1011
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1011
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 1011 (Peach Flesh Very Light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Anchor 1011 (Peach Flesh Very Light) sits a hair from Anchor 933 (Dusty Flesh Very Light) (ΔE 2.81) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1011
Anchor threads that pair well with 1011, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 1011 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 1011
Meet Anchor 1011, Peach Flesh Very Light — a vivid, very light thread in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Its crisp and delicate presence shines in autumn leaves and sunsets alike. Pull this thread for warm accents or seasonal designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1011 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1011 is Peach Flesh Very Light — a very light orange thread (hex #F0DAC4, RGB 240, 218, 196). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1011?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1011 (Peach Flesh Very Light) is DMC 3770 (Tawny very light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC ECRU (Ecru, 79%) and DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 76%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1011?
The closest Anchor threads to 1011 are 933 Dusty Flesh Very Light (ΔE 2.81), 1009 Cream (ΔE 3.19), and 366 Coffee Very Light (ΔE 4.88). These are useful substitutes when 1011 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 1011 good for?
Anchor 1011 (Peach Flesh Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1011.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1011 (Peach Flesh 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, 1011 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 15.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.