386 — Yellow Ultra Very Light
Oranges family#E0D0B1
Anchor 386 — Yellow Ultra Very Light — has hex #E0D0B1 and RGB 224, 208, 177. This light, moderately saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 386
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 386
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 386
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 386
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 386 (Yellow 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 386 (Yellow Ultra Very Light) sits a hair from Anchor 852 (Avocado Ultra Very Light) (ΔE 1.34) — 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 386
Anchor threads that pair well with 386, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor386 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 386
Meet Anchor 386, Yellow Ultra Very Light — a moderately saturated, light thread in the oranges family with golden orange tones. Its tone is gentle and approachable, making it a popular choice for fall wreaths and citrus motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for fox designs or fall harvest scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 386 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 386 is Yellow Ultra Very Light — a light orange thread (hex #E0D0B1, RGB 224, 208, 177). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 386?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 386 (Yellow Ultra Very Light) is DMC 822 (Beige Grey light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC ECRU (Ecru, 82%) and DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 80%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 386?
The closest Anchor threads to 386 are 852 Avocado Ultra Very Light (ΔE 1.34), 830 Drab Brown Very Light (ΔE 2.81), and 390 Beige Grey Light (ΔE 3.14). These are useful substitutes when 386 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 386 good for?
Anchor 386 (Yellow Ultra Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. 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 386.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 386 (Yellow 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, 386 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.