1011 — Peach Flesh Very Light
Oranges family#E4CAB7
Anchor 1011 (Peach Flesh Very Light) is a light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex code #E4CAB7 and RGB values 228, 202, 183. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 1011
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1011
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 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 892 (Shell Pink Very Light) (ΔE 2.17) — 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
Anchor1011 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 1011
Meet Anchor 1011, Peach Flesh Very Light — a moderately saturated, light thread in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Its gentle and approachable 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 light orange thread (hex #E4CAB7, RGB 228, 202, 183). 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 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light, 76%) and DMC 20 (Shrimp, 76%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1011?
The closest Anchor threads to 1011 are 892 Shell Pink Very Light (ΔE 2.17), 778 Flesh Very Light (ΔE 2.61), and 881 Cream Dark (ΔE 2.64). 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 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 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.