4146 — Flesh Light
Oranges family#E9BCA8
Below: Anchor 4146 (Flesh Light), a light, vivid orange shade with hex #E9BCA8 and RGB 233, 188, 168. 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.
About Anchor 4146
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 4146
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 4146
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 4146
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Anchor 4146 (Flesh Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 4146
Anchor threads that pair well with 4146, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor4146 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 4146
Anchor 4146 is the floss known as Flesh Light: a vivid, light member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. The soft and lively character of this shade lends itself well to fox designs and fall harvest scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 4146 look like?
Anchor 4146 (Flesh Light) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #E9BCA8 and RGB 233, 188, 168. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 4146?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 4146 (Flesh Light) is DMC 3774 (Desert Sand very light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 950 (Desert Sand light, 78%) and DMC 967 (Apricot very light, 75%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 4146?
The closest Anchor threads to 4146 are 376 Dusty Flesh Light (ΔE 4.43), 868 Peach Flesh (ΔE 5.18), and 6 Peach Very Light (ΔE 5.61). 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 seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its 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 reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 4146 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.