852 — Avocado Ultra Very Light
Oranges family#DDCEAC
Below: Anchor 852 (Avocado Ultra Very Light), a light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #DDCEAC and RGB 221, 206, 172. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 852
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 852
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 852
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 852
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 852 (Avocado Ultra Very Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Because Anchor 386 (Yellow Ultra Very Light) is so near (ΔE 1.34), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 852
Anchor threads that pair well with 852, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor852 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 852
Anchor 852 is the floss known as Avocado Ultra Very Light: a moderately saturated, light member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. The soft and gentle character of this shade lends itself well to fox designs and fall harvest scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 852 look like?
Anchor 852 (Avocado Ultra Very Light) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #DDCEAC and RGB 221, 206, 172. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 852?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 852 (Avocado Ultra Very Light) is DMC 822 (Beige Grey light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC ECRU (Ecru, 76%) and DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 75%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 852?
The closest Anchor threads to 852 are 386 Yellow Ultra Very Light (ΔE 1.34), 830 Drab Brown Very Light (ΔE 2.97), and 831 Drab Brown Light (ΔE 4.03). These are useful substitutes when 852 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 852?
Reach for Anchor 852 (Avocado Ultra Very Light) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 852.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 852 (Avocado Ultra 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, 852 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.