868 — Peach Flesh
Reds family
Need details on Anchor 868? This medium-light, vivid red shade (Peach Flesh) is hex #D38670, RGB 211, 134, 112. 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 868
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 868
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 868
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 868
Anchor threads that pair well with 868, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 868 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 868
Anchor 868 (Peach Flesh) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. With a balanced and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in tomato patterns and roses. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hearts and holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 868 look like?
Anchor 868 (Peach Flesh) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #D38670 and RGB 211, 134, 112. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 868?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 868 (Peach Flesh) is DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 84%) and DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 66%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 868?
The closest Anchor threads to 868 are 9575 Terracotta Light (ΔE 4.21), 337 Mahogany Very Light (ΔE 4.52), and 883 Antique Mahogany (ΔE 5.36). These are useful substitutes when 868 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 868?
Reach for Anchor 868 (Peach Flesh) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 868.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 868 (Peach Flesh)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 868 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.