Anchor Stranded Cotton

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.

Hex
#E69E85
RGB
230, 158, 133
HSL
15°, 66%, 71%
Lab
71.5, 23.9, 23.9
Lightness
71%
Light
Saturation
66%
Rich
Hue
15°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 882

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 882 Antique Mahogany Light

Madeira

Peach Flesh 2313 75% Approx
Bright Terracotta Light 2503 75% Approx
2410 2410 73% Approx
Terracotta Light 0403 73% Approx
Peach Very Light 2605 72% Approx

J&P Coates

Sportsman Flesh 3146 83% Good
Toast Light 5943 80% Good
Flesh Medium 3868 72% Approx
Peony Medium Light 3069 71% Approx
Apricot Light 2323 67% Approx

Sullivans

Peach Light 45189 85% Good
Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light 45496 82% Good
Pumpkin Pale 45422 75% Approx
Tan Light 45098 70% Approx
Golden Brown Pale 45424 66% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 2185 2185 93% Good
Cosmo 752 752 84% Good
Cosmo 424 424 80% Good
Cosmo 3185 3185 79% Approx
Cosmo 2341 2341 77% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese 82% Good
Old Marigold Old Marigold 65% Approx
Sweet Potato Sweet Potato 62% Fair
Sunkissed Sunkissed 55% Fair
Creamy Peach Creamy Peach 50% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Mimosa (obsolete) 2231 91% Good
Peach 1131 76% Approx
Cantaloupe (obsolete 2243 72% Approx
Flamingo (obsolete) 2247 66% Approx
Conch 1133 59% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Cameo Pink 0730 68% Approx
Adobe 1160 55% Fair
Bittersweet 0570 54% Fair
Pumpkin Patch 0530 54% Fair
Burnt Orange 0550 52% Fair

Valdani

Terra Cotta ultra JP7 85% Good
Terra Cotta very light H206 82% Good
Peach 69 74% Approx
Apricot very light 58 60% Fair
Apricot 69A 54% Fair

Crescent Colours

Cobbled Peach 129 89% Good
Blessed Jess 133 68% Approx
Cheryl Chic 137 67% Approx
Dulce de Leche 143 67% Approx
Old Marigold 085 65% Approx

Similar Anchor Colors to 882

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 882

Anchor threads that pair well with 882, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.