8 — Peach Light
Pinks family#F8AEA7
Need details on Anchor 8? This light, highly saturated pink shade (Peach Light) is hex #F8AEA7, RGB 248, 174, 167. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 8
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 8
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 8
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 8
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Anchor 8 (Peach Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 8
Anchor threads that pair well with 8, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor8 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 8
Anchor 8 (Peach Light) is a light, highly saturated shade in the pinks family. With a soft and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in ballet themes and baby projects. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring peony petals and flamingo designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 8 look like?
Anchor 8 (Peach Light) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #F8AEA7 and RGB 248, 174, 167. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 8?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 8 (Peach Light) is DMC 776 (Pink Medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 761 (Salmon light, 76%) and DMC 353 (Peach, 75%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 8?
The closest Anchor threads to 8 are 1021 Dusty Rose Very Light (ΔE 5.4), 36 Pink Bright Very Light (ΔE 5.62), and 1022 Dusty Rose Light (ΔE 5.63). These are useful substitutes when 8 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 8?
Reach for Anchor 8 (Peach Light) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 8.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 8 (Peach 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, 8 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.