914 — Flesh Dark
Oranges family#CA846C
Need details on Anchor 914? This medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade (Flesh Dark) is hex #CA846C, RGB 202, 132, 108. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 914
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 914
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 914
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 914
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 914 (Flesh Dark) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 914
Anchor threads that pair well with 914, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor914 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 914
Flesh Dark (catalog code Anchor 914) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. With a steady and approachable quality, this thread works beautifully in citrus motifs and fox designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 914?
Anchor 914 is called Flesh Dark. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #CA846C, RGB 202, 132, 108) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 914?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 914 (Flesh Dark) is DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 78%) and DMC 3064 (Desert Sand, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 914?
The closest Anchor threads to 914 are 883 Antique Mahogany (ΔE 3.36), 369 Coffee Medium Light (ΔE 4.86), and 337 Mahogany Very Light (ΔE 5.15). These are useful substitutes when 914 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 914?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 914 (Flesh Dark) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. 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 914 (Flesh Dark)?
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, 914 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.