926 — Beige Brown Ultra Very Light
Oranges family
Need details on Anchor 926? This very light, moderately saturated orange shade (Beige Brown Ultra Very Light) is hex #F3ECDF, RGB 243, 236, 223. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 926
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 926
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 926
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Reach for Anchor 926 (Beige Brown Ultra Very Light) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 926
Anchor threads that pair well with 926, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 926 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 926
Meet Anchor 926, Beige Brown Ultra Very Light — a moderately saturated, very light thread in the oranges family with golden orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as soft and bright, perfect for fall wreaths and citrus motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on fox designs and fall harvest scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 926 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 926 is Beige Brown Ultra Very Light — a very light orange thread (hex #F3ECDF, RGB 243, 236, 223). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 926?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 926 (Beige Brown Ultra Very Light) is DMC 712 (Cream) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3865 (Winter White, 79%) and DMC ECRU (Ecru, 71%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 926?
The closest Anchor threads to 926 are 390 Beige Grey Light (ΔE 5.07), 885 Yellow Beige Very Light (ΔE 5.96), and 387 Beige Brown Very Light (ΔE 6.07). These are useful substitutes when 926 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 926 good for?
Anchor 926 (Beige Brown Ultra Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 926.
Can Anchor 926 (Beige Brown Ultra Very Light) be used for highlights?
926 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.