387 — Beige Brown Very Light
Oranges family#E7D7C0
Need details on Anchor 387? This light, moderately saturated orange shade (Beige Brown Very Light) is hex #E7D7C0, RGB 231, 215, 192. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 387
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 387
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 387
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 387
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Anchor 387 (Beige Brown Very Light) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 933 (Dusty Flesh Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.16). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 387
Anchor threads that pair well with 387, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor387 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 387
Beige Brown Very Light (catalog code Anchor 387) is a light, moderately saturated shade from the oranges family with golden orange tones. With a easy and clean quality, this thread works beautifully in citrus motifs and fox designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 387?
Anchor 387 is called Beige Brown Very Light. It's a light orange shade (hex #E7D7C0, RGB 231, 215, 192) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 387?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 387 (Beige Brown Very Light) is DMC ECRU (Ecru) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 88%) and DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 80%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 387?
The closest Anchor threads to 387 are 933 Dusty Flesh Very Light (ΔE 1.16), 390 Beige Grey Light (ΔE 1.88), and 926 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light (ΔE 2.69). These are useful substitutes when 387 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 387?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 387 (Beige Brown Very Light) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. The light 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 387 (Beige Brown 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, 387 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 14.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.