1048 — Copper Medium
Oranges family#D36D40
Looking up Anchor 1048? It's Copper Medium, a medium orange shade (#D36D40 / RGB 211, 109, 64). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 1048
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1048
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 1048
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1048
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 1048
Anchor threads that pair well with 1048, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor1048 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 deep amber 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 #D36D40, RGB 211, 109, 64) 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 922 (Copper light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark, 83%) and DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1048?
The closest Anchor threads to 1048 are 1003 Salmon (ΔE 4.49), 1046 Golden Brown Medium Dark (ΔE 5.42), and 925 Yellow Green Very Dark (ΔE 5.71). 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1048 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.