Anchor Stranded Cotton

778 — Flesh Very Light

Oranges family

Anchor 778 — Flesh Very Light — has hex #E0B49D and RGB 224, 180, 157. 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.

Hex
#E0B49D
RGB
224, 180, 157
HSL
21°, 52%, 75%
Lab
76.6, 12.6, 17.8
Lightness
75%
Light
Saturation
52%
Rich
Hue
21°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 778

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

Anchor 778 Flesh Very Light

Madeira

Peach Flesh 2313 80% Good
Flesh Light 2308 69% Approx
Flesh Medium 2309 69% Approx
Beige Grey Medium Light 1907 68% Approx
Beige Brown Very Light 1909 68% Approx

J&P Coates

Rose Wine 3239 69% Approx
Tawny Light 5388 66% Approx
Rose Grey Medium 8232 66% Approx
Wineberry Light 3080 62% Fair
Flesh Medium 3868 62% Fair

Sullivans

Desert Sand Light 45287 89% Good
Peach 45077 79% Approx
Beige Brown Ultra Very Light 45122 74% Approx
Tawny Medium 45283 72% Approx
Desert Sand Very Light 45388 72% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 423 423 96% Excellent
Cosmo 340 340 75% Approx
Cosmo 185A 185A 74% Approx
Cosmo 126A 126A 71% Approx
Cosmo 424 424 68% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Creamy Peach Creamy Peach 78% Approx
Tahiti Orange Tahiti Orange 63% Fair
Peach Sherbet Peach Sherbet 59% Fair
Khaki Mocha Khaki Mocha 56% Fair
Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese 54% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Conch 1133 74% Approx
Mimosa (obsolete) 2231 66% Approx
Peach Fuzz 1129 63% Fair
Sand 3500 62% Fair
Meredith's Pink (obs 1135 61% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Apricot Blush 0620 83% Good
Cameo Pink 0730 69% Approx
Adobe 1160 48% Fair
Sweet Petunia 0711 47% Fair
Fudge Ripple 1180 47% Fair

Valdani

Apricot very light 58 67% Approx
Beige Brown ultra 146 66% Approx
Terra Cotta ultra JP7 61% Fair
Shell Pink ultra very light JP4 58% Fair
Tan very light JP2 54% Fair

Crescent Colours

Wild Oats 060 83% Good
Antique Lace 125 75% Approx
Rosy Glow 140 74% Approx
Blessed Jess 133 66% Approx
Cheryl Chic 137 64% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 778

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

Color Harmonies for Anchor 778

Anchor threads that pair well with 778, 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

Oranges Family

Anchor 778 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 deep amber 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 #E0B49D and RGB 224, 180, 157. 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 950 (Desert Sand light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3774 (Desert Sand very light, 87%) and DMC 945 (Tawny medium, 77%).

What Anchor colors are similar to 778?

The closest Anchor threads to 778 are 1012 Flesh (ΔE 3.58), 1201 Desert Sand Light (ΔE 3.81), and 880 Cream Medium (ΔE 4.4). 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.