888 — Hazelnut Brown Light
Browns family
Below: Anchor 888 (Hazelnut Brown Light), a medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #886940 and RGB 136, 105, 64. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 888
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 888
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 888
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Anchor 888 (Hazelnut Brown Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 888
Anchor threads that pair well with 888, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor 888 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 888
Anchor 888 (Hazelnut Brown Light) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The deep and intense mood of this color makes it a natural fit for coffee themes and rustic designs. Expect to see it used in leather accents and horse designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 888 look like?
Anchor 888 (Hazelnut Brown Light) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #886940 and RGB 136, 105, 64. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 888?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 888 (Hazelnut Brown Light) is DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark, 74%) and DMC 370 (Mustard medium, 73%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 888?
The closest Anchor threads to 888 are 373 Tan Medium Dark (ΔE 3.33), 1085 Taupe Dark (ΔE 4.75), and 907 Gold Medium (ΔE 5.74). These are useful substitutes when 888 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 888?
Reach for Anchor 888 (Hazelnut Brown Light) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 888.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 888 (Hazelnut Brown Light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 888 has a contrast ratio of about 5.1:1 on white fabric and 4.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.