885 — Yellow Beige Very Light
Oranges family
Looking up Anchor 885? It's Yellow Beige Very Light, a very light orange shade (#EFE4C7 / RGB 239, 228, 199). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 885
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 885
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 885
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Anchor 885 (Yellow Beige Very Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Because Anchor 276 (Coffee Ultra Very Light) is so near (ΔE 1.7), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 885
Anchor threads that pair well with 885, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 885 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 885
Anchor 885 is the floss known as Yellow Beige Very Light: a vivid, very light member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. The shade reads as airy and bright — a go-to choice for warm accents and seasonal designs. It also turns up in patterns built around pumpkins and marigolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 885 look like?
Anchor 885 (Yellow Beige Very Light) is a very light shade in the oranges family with hex #EFE4C7 and RGB 239, 228, 199. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 885?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 885 (Yellow Beige Very Light) is DMC ECRU (Ecru) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 712 (Cream, 87%) and DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 84%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 885?
The closest Anchor threads to 885 are 276 Coffee Ultra Very Light (ΔE 1.7), 387 Beige Brown Very Light (ΔE 5.72), and 386 Yellow Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.73). These are useful substitutes when 885 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 885?
Reach for Anchor 885 (Yellow Beige Very Light) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 885.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 885 (Yellow Beige Very Light)?
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, 885 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.