386 — Yellow Ultra Very Light
Yellows family
Anchor 386 — Yellow Ultra Very Light — has hex #FAF4C9 and RGB 250, 244, 201. This very light, highly saturated yellow 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 386
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 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.
Reach for Anchor 386 (Yellow Ultra Very Light) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
Anchor 386 (Yellow Ultra Very Light) sits a hair from Anchor 275 (Off White) (ΔE 1) — 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.
Yellows Family
Anchor 386 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 386
Meet Anchor 386, Yellow Ultra Very Light — a highly saturated, very light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its tone is crisp and delicate, making it a popular choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It pairs nicely in designs that call for lemon motifs or rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 386 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 386 is Yellow Ultra Very Light — a very light yellow thread (hex #FAF4C9, RGB 250, 244, 201). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 386?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 386 (Yellow Ultra Very Light) is DMC 746 (Off White) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 76%) and DMC 712 (Cream, 62%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 386?
The closest Anchor threads to 386 are 275 Off White (ΔE 1), 885 Yellow Beige Very Light (ΔE 5.73), and 276 Coffee Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.9). 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 highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its very 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.
Can Anchor 386 (Yellow Ultra Very Light) be used for highlights?
386 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.