883 — Antique Mahogany
Oranges family#C9795E
Below: Anchor 883 (Antique Mahogany), a medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #C9795E and RGB 201, 121, 94. 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.
About Anchor 883
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 883
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 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.
Anchor 883 (Antique Mahogany) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 883
Anchor threads that pair well with 883, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor883 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 883
Meet Anchor 883, Antique Mahogany — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the oranges family with deep amber tones. The easygoing and clear character of this shade lends itself well to autumn leaves and sunsets. Stitchers frequently choose it for warm accents and seasonal designs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 883 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 883 is Antique Mahogany — a medium-light orange thread (hex #C9795E, RGB 201, 121, 94). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 883?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 883 (Antique Mahogany) is DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3064 (Desert Sand, 81%) and DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773), 71%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 883?
The closest Anchor threads to 883 are 914 Flesh Dark (ΔE 3.36), 1013 Terracotta (ΔE 4.08), and 369 Coffee Medium Light (ΔE 4.46). 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 citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. 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 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.