1047 — Copper Light
Oranges family#EEA467
Anchor 1047 (Copper Light) is a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex code #EEA467 and RGB values 238, 164, 103. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 1047
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1047
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 1047
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1047
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Anchor 1047 (Copper Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Anchor 1047 (Copper Light) sits a hair from Anchor 363 (Golden Brown Light) (ΔE 2.68) — 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 1047
Anchor threads that pair well with 1047, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor1047 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 1047
Known as Copper Light, Anchor 1047 is a medium-light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. This thread brings a crisp and versatile presence to projects featuring fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies. Look for it in charts that feature persimmon patterns or autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1047 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1047 is Copper Light — a medium-light orange thread (hex #EEA467, RGB 238, 164, 103). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1047?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1047 (Copper Light) is DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale, 82%) and DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 74%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1047?
The closest Anchor threads to 1047 are 363 Golden Brown Light (ΔE 2.68), 1002 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 3.21), and 362 Tan Medium Light (ΔE 4.01). These are useful substitutes when 1047 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 1047 good for?
Anchor 1047 (Copper Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1047.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1047 (Copper Light)?
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, 1047 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 10.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.