1047 — Copper Light
Oranges family
Anchor 1047 (Copper Light) is a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex code #DD9A6E and RGB values 221, 154, 110. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1047
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1047
Anchor threads that pair well with 1047, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 1047 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 deep amber 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 #DD9A6E, RGB 221, 154, 110). 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 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 80%) and DMC 437 (Tan light, 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1047?
The closest Anchor threads to 1047 are 347 Chocolate Light (ΔE 5.25), 1201 Desert Sand Light (ΔE 5.89), and 313 Tangerine Light (ΔE 5.91). 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 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.