1013 — Terracotta
Reds family#D57663
Anchor 1013 — Terracotta — has hex #D57663 and RGB 213, 118, 99. This medium-light, vivid red 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.
About Anchor 1013
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1013
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 1013
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1013
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1013
Anchor threads that pair well with 1013, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor1013 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1013
Anchor 1013 is the floss known as Terracotta: a vivid, medium-light member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is balanced and lively, making it a popular choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for berries or valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1013 look like?
Anchor 1013 (Terracotta) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #D57663 and RGB 213, 118, 99. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1013?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1013 (Terracotta) is DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 352 (Coral light, 73%) and DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 73%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1013?
The closest Anchor threads to 1013 are 883 Antique Mahogany (ΔE 4.08), 338 Mahogany Light (ΔE 4.97), and 337 Mahogany Very Light (ΔE 5.08). 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 ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-light 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1013 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.