1013 — Terracotta
Oranges family
Anchor 1013 — Terracotta — has hex #B8674C and RGB 184, 103, 76. This medium, moderately saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1013
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 1013
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1013
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Anchor 1013 (Terracotta) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1013
Anchor threads that pair well with 1013, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 1013 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 1013
Anchor 1013 is the floss known as Terracotta: a moderately saturated, medium member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. Its tone is rich and warm, making it a popular choice for warm accents and seasonal designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for pumpkins or marigolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1013 look like?
Anchor 1013 (Terracotta) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #B8674C and RGB 184, 103, 76. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1013?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1013 (Terracotta) is DMC 21 (Light Alizarin) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3064 (Desert Sand, 81%) and DMC 3859 (Rosewood light, 80%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1013?
The closest Anchor threads to 1013 are 338 Mahogany Light (ΔE 4.42), 883 Antique Mahogany (ΔE 5.2), and 914 Flesh Dark (ΔE 6.03). These are useful substitutes when 1013 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1013?
Reach for Anchor 1013 (Terracotta) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1013.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1013 (Terracotta)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1013 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.