887 — Yellow Beige Medium
Oranges family#D4B585
Need details on Anchor 887? This medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade (Yellow Beige Medium) is hex #D4B585, RGB 212, 181, 133. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 887
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 887
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 887
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 887
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Anchor 887 (Yellow Beige Medium) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 945 (Yellow Green Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.93). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 887
Anchor threads that pair well with 887, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor887 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 887
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the oranges family, Anchor 887 carries the name Yellow Beige Medium with golden orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and approachable, perfect for pumpkins and marigolds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 887?
Anchor 887 is called Yellow Beige Medium. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #D4B585, RGB 212, 181, 133) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 887?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 887 (Yellow Beige Medium) is DMC 738 (Tan very light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium, 70%) and DMC 676 (Old Gold light, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 887?
The closest Anchor threads to 887 are 945 Yellow Green Very Light (ΔE 2.93), 886 Yellow Beige Light (ΔE 3.51), and 956 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.42). These are useful substitutes when 887 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 887?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 887 (Yellow Beige Medium) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 887 (Yellow Beige Medium)?
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, 887 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.