1048 — Copper Medium
Oranges family
Looking up Anchor 1048? It's Copper Medium, a medium orange shade (#AC6735 / RGB 172, 103, 53). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1048
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 1048
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1048
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Anchor 1048 (Copper Medium) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1048
Anchor threads that pair well with 1048, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 1048 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 1048
A medium, vivid entry in the oranges family, Anchor 1048 carries the name Copper Medium with warm tangerine tones. The shade reads as confident and warm — a go-to choice for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around autumn leaves and sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1048?
Anchor 1048 is called Copper Medium. It's a medium orange shade (hex #AC6735, RGB 172, 103, 53) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1048?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1048 (Copper Medium) is DMC 435 (Brown very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781), 80%) and DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1048?
The closest Anchor threads to 1048 are 943 Tan Medium (ΔE 4.58), 1003 Salmon (ΔE 5.24), and 308 Topaz Medium (ΔE 5.63). These are useful substitutes when 1048 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1048?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1048 (Copper Medium) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1048 (Copper Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1048 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.