883 — Antique Mahogany
Reds family
Below: Anchor 883 (Antique Mahogany), a medium-light, moderately saturated red shade with hex #C8755A and RGB 200, 117, 90. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 883
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 883
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 883
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 883
Anchor threads that pair well with 883, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 883 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 883
Meet Anchor 883, Antique Mahogany — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. The easygoing and clear character of this shade lends itself well to roses and hearts. Stitchers frequently choose it for holiday designs and bold accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 883 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 883 is Antique Mahogany — a medium-light red thread (hex #C8755A, RGB 200, 117, 90). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 883?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 883 (Antique Mahogany) is DMC 3064 (Desert Sand) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 75%) and DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light, 73%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 883?
The closest Anchor threads to 883 are 337 Mahogany Very Light (ΔE 4.84), 1013 Terracotta (ΔE 5.2), and 868 Peach Flesh (ΔE 5.36). These are useful substitutes when 883 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 883 good for?
Anchor 883 (Antique Mahogany) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 883.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 883 (Antique Mahogany)?
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, 883 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.