4146 — Flesh Light
Reds family
Below: Anchor 4146 (Flesh Light), a medium-light, moderately saturated red shade with hex #D89D8C and RGB 216, 157, 140. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 4146
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 4146
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 4146
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 4146
Anchor threads that pair well with 4146, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 4146 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 4146
Anchor 4146 is the floss known as Flesh Light: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the reds family with red-orange tones. The balanced and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to apple motifs and ladybug designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for barn scenes and tomato patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 4146 look like?
Anchor 4146 (Flesh Light) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #D89D8C and RGB 216, 157, 140. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 4146?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 4146 (Flesh Light) is DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 79%) and DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 74%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 4146?
The closest Anchor threads to 4146 are 882 Antique Mahogany Light (ΔE 3.62), 1201 Desert Sand Light (ΔE 6.52), and 336 Mahogany Ultra Very Light (ΔE 6.58). These are useful substitutes when 4146 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 4146?
Reach for Anchor 4146 (Flesh Light) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 4146.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 4146 (Flesh Light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 4146 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.