778 — Flesh Very Light
Oranges family#EECDB5
Anchor 778 — Flesh Very Light — has hex #EECDB5 and RGB 238, 205, 181. This light, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 778
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 778
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 778
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 778
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Because Anchor 881 (Cream Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.04), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 778
Anchor threads that pair well with 778, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor778 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 778
Anchor 778 (Flesh Very Light) is a light, vivid shade in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. It has a soft and lively feel that suits persimmon patterns and autumn leaves particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with sunsets or warm accents for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 778 look like?
Anchor 778 (Flesh Very Light) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #EECDB5 and RGB 238, 205, 181. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 778?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 778 (Flesh Very Light) is DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 20 (Shrimp, 88%) and DMC 948 (Peach very light, 80%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 778?
The closest Anchor threads to 778 are 881 Cream Dark (ΔE 2.04), 880 Cream Medium (ΔE 2.23), and 1011 Peach Flesh Very Light (ΔE 2.61). These are useful substitutes when 778 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 778?
Reach for Anchor 778 (Flesh Very Light) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 778.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 778 (Flesh 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, 778 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.