376 — Dusty Flesh Light
Oranges family
Below: Anchor 376 (Dusty Flesh Light), a light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #E4BDB0 and RGB 228, 189, 176. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 376
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 376
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 376
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 376 (Dusty Flesh 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.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 376
Anchor threads that pair well with 376, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 376 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 376
Known as Dusty Flesh Light, Anchor 376 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. The gentle and approachable mood of this color makes it a natural fit for fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies. Expect to see it used in persimmon patterns and autumn leaves across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 376 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 376 is Dusty Flesh Light — a light orange thread (hex #E4BDB0, RGB 228, 189, 176). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 376?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 376 (Dusty Flesh Light) is DMC 3774 (Desert Sand very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light, 76%) and DMC 950 (Desert Sand light, 69%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 376?
The closest Anchor threads to 376 are 778 Flesh Very Light (ΔE 4.44), 1012 Flesh (ΔE 4.63), and 6 Peach Very Light (ΔE 5.83). These are useful substitutes when 376 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 376 good for?
Anchor 376 (Dusty Flesh Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. 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 376.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 376 (Dusty Flesh 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, 376 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.