276 — Coffee Ultra Very Light
Oranges family
Anchor 276 (Coffee Ultra Very Light) is a light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex code #E9DEBE and RGB values 233, 222, 190. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 276
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 276
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 276
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 276 (Coffee Ultra Very Light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Anchor 276 (Coffee Ultra Very Light) sits a hair from Anchor 885 (Yellow Beige Very Light) (ΔE 1.7) — 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 276
Anchor threads that pair well with 276, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 276 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 276
Meet Anchor 276, Coffee Ultra Very Light — a moderately saturated, light thread in the oranges family with golden orange tones. Its gentle and approachable presence shines in autumn leaves and sunsets alike. Pull this thread for warm accents or seasonal designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 276 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 276 is Coffee Ultra Very Light — a light orange thread (hex #E9DEBE, RGB 233, 222, 190). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 276?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 276 (Coffee Ultra Very Light) is DMC 822 (Beige Grey light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC ECRU (Ecru, 84%) and DMC 712 (Cream, 79%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 276?
The closest Anchor threads to 276 are 885 Yellow Beige Very Light (ΔE 1.7), 387 Beige Brown Very Light (ΔE 5.67), and 386 Yellow Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.9). These are useful substitutes when 276 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 276 good for?
Anchor 276 (Coffee Ultra Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 276.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 276 (Coffee Ultra Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 276 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 15.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.