8 — Peach Light
Oranges family
Need details on Anchor 8? This light, highly saturated orange shade (Peach Light) is hex #FDAC90, RGB 253, 172, 144. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 8
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 8
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 8
Anchor threads that pair well with 8, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 8 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 8
Anchor 8 (Peach Light) is a light, highly saturated shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. With a soft and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in marigolds and fall wreaths. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring citrus motifs and fox designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 8 look like?
Anchor 8 (Peach Light) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #FDAC90 and RGB 253, 172, 144. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 8?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 8 (Peach Light) is DMC 754 (Peach light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3824 (Apricot light, 87%) and DMC 353 (Peach, 82%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 8?
The closest Anchor threads to 8 are 336 Mahogany Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.69), 882 Antique Mahogany Light (ΔE 4.62), and 1201 Desert Sand Light (ΔE 5.83). 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 autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 8.