882 — Antique Mahogany Light
Oranges family
Need details on Anchor 882? This light, vivid orange shade (Antique Mahogany Light) is hex #E69E85, RGB 230, 158, 133. 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 882
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 882
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 882
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Anchor 336 (Mahogany Ultra Very Light) is so near (ΔE 2.98), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 882
Anchor threads that pair well with 882, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 882 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 882
Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light) is a light, vivid shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. With a soft and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring sunsets and warm accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 882 look like?
Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #E69E85 and RGB 230, 158, 133. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 882?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light) is DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 85%) and DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 82%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 882?
The closest Anchor threads to 882 are 336 Mahogany Ultra Very Light (ΔE 2.98), 4146 Flesh Light (ΔE 3.62), and 9575 Terracotta Light (ΔE 4.46). These are useful substitutes when 882 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 882?
Reach for Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 882.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light)?
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, 882 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.