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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 778
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 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.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Anchor 778 (Flesh Very Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 778
Anchor threads that pair well with 778, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.
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 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.