Anchor Stranded Cotton

6 — Peach Very Light

Reds family

Looking up Anchor 6? It's Peach Very Light, a light red shade (#FFC2B1 / RGB 255, 194, 177). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#FFC2B1
RGB
255, 194, 177
HSL
13°, 100%, 85%
Lab
83.5, 19.5, 17.0
Lightness
85%
Very light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
13°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 6

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 6 Peach Very Light

Madeira

Coral Very Light 0305 83% Good
Flesh Light 2308 76% Approx
Peach Very Light 2605 72% Approx
Coral Ultra Very Light 0306 71% Approx
Bright Terracotta Light 2503 64% Fair

J&P Coates

Wineberry Light 3080 92% Good
Salmon Very Light 3006 90% Good
Peony Light 3068 88% Good
Rose Wine 3239 85% Good
Flesh Medium 3868 75% Approx

Sullivans

Desert Sand Very Light 45388 79% Approx
Peach 45077 77% Approx
Desert Sand Light 45287 69% Approx
Apricot Very Light 45495 68% Approx
Peach Light 45189 65% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 851 851 77% Approx
Cosmo 423 423 65% Approx
Cosmo 340 340 64% Fair
Cosmo 185A 185A 62% Fair
Cosmo 750A 750A 61% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Creamy Peach Creamy Peach 62% Fair
Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese 43% Fair
Tahiti Orange Tahiti Orange 34% Fair
Purple Toile Purple Toile 32% Fair
Khaki Mocha Khaki Mocha 31% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Chablis 1139 63% Fair
Cherry Vanilla (obso 2248 60% Fair
Meredith's Pink (obs 1135 57% Fair
Mimosa (obsolete) 2231 52% Fair
Peach Fuzz 1129 49% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Sweet Petunia 0711 68% Approx
Cameo Pink 0730 61% Fair
Apricot Blush 0620 49% Fair
Porcelain 0740 36% Fair
Cotton Candy 0750 29% Fair

Valdani

Apricot very light 58 91% Good
Shell Pink ultra very light JP4 78% Approx
Peach 69 64% Fair
Beige Brown ultra 146 46% Fair
Terra Cotta ultra JP7 44% Fair

Crescent Colours

Rosy Glow 140 78% Approx
Cobbled Peach 129 51% Fair
Wild Oats 060 49% Fair
Antique Lace 125 42% Fair
Blessed Jess 133 37% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 6

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 6

Anchor threads that pair well with 6, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Anchor 6 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Anchor 6

Known as Peach Very Light, Anchor 6 is a light, highly saturated shade sitting in the reds family with red-orange tones. Expect a gentle and clear look that suits bold accents, berries, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching valentines or poppies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anchor 6 — what color is it?

The color of Anchor 6 is Peach Very Light — a light red thread (hex #FFC2B1, RGB 255, 194, 177). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.

What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 6?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 6 (Peach Very Light) is DMC 967 (Apricot very light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light, 78%) and DMC 754 (Peach light, 74%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 6?

The closest Anchor threads to 6 are 1012 Flesh (ΔE 3.89), 376 Dusty Flesh Light (ΔE 5.83), and 8 Peach Light (ΔE 6.48). These are useful substitutes when 6 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Anchor 6 good for?

Anchor 6 (Peach Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. 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 6.