880 — Cream Medium
Oranges family#E5C6AC
Looking up Anchor 880? It's Cream Medium, a light orange shade (#E5C6AC / RGB 229, 198, 172). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 880
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 880
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 880
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 880
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 880 (Cream Medium) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Anchor 880 (Cream Medium) sits a hair from Anchor 881 (Cream Dark) (ΔE 0.24) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 880
Anchor threads that pair well with 880, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor880 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 880
Known as Cream Medium, Anchor 880 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Expect a gentle and clear look that suits fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching persimmon patterns or autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 880 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 880 is Cream Medium — a light orange thread (hex #E5C6AC, RGB 229, 198, 172). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 880?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 880 (Cream Medium) is DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light) with a 98% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 20 (Shrimp, 82%) and DMC 951 (Tawny light, 78%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 880?
The closest Anchor threads to 880 are 881 Cream Dark (ΔE 0.24), 778 Flesh Very Light (ΔE 2.23), and 1011 Peach Flesh Very Light (ΔE 2.71). These are useful substitutes when 880 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 880 good for?
Anchor 880 (Cream Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 880.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 880 (Cream Medium)?
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, 880 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.