886 — Yellow Beige Light
Oranges family#DDC296
Anchor 886 — Yellow Beige Light — has hex #DDC296 and RGB 221, 194, 150. This light, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 886
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 886
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 886
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 886
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 886 (Yellow Beige Light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Anchor 886 (Yellow Beige Light) sits a hair from Anchor 956 (Yellow Green Ultra Very Light) (ΔE 2.55) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 886
Anchor threads that pair well with 886, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor886 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 886
Known as Yellow Beige Light, Anchor 886 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. It has a gentle and clear feel that suits seasonal designs and pumpkins particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with marigolds or fall wreaths for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 886 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 886 is Yellow Beige Light — a light orange thread (hex #DDC296, RGB 221, 194, 150). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 886?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 886 (Yellow Beige Light) is DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 75%) and DMC 677 (Old Gold very light, 71%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 886?
The closest Anchor threads to 886 are 956 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 2.55), 887 Yellow Beige Medium (ΔE 3.51), and 942 Tan Light (ΔE 3.79). These are useful substitutes when 886 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 886 good for?
Anchor 886 (Yellow Beige Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 886.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 886 (Yellow Beige 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, 886 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.