Anchor Stranded Cotton

933 — Dusty Flesh Very Light

Oranges family

Need details on Anchor 933? This light, moderately saturated orange shade (Dusty Flesh Very Light) is hex #E9D6C7, RGB 233, 214, 199. 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.

Hex
#E9D6C7
RGB
233, 214, 199
HSL
26°, 44%, 85%
Lab
86.8, 4.1, 9.8
Lightness
85%
Very light
Saturation
44%
Muted
Hue
26°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 933

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 933 Dusty Flesh Very Light

Madeira

2314 2314 78% Approx
Beige Brown Very Light 1909 75% Approx
Beige Brown Ultra Very Light 1908 69% Approx
Ecru 9999 63% Fair
2404 2404 63% Fair

J&P Coates

Chicory Light 2331 82% Good
Rose Grey Light 8231 81% Good
Fawn Very Light 5533 80% Good
Citrus Ultra Light 2275 74% Approx
Amethyst Medium Light 4221 73% Approx

Sullivans

Peach Very Light 45286 82% Good
Mocha Brown Ultra Light 45464 76% Approx
Mocha Brown Very Light 45325 73% Approx
Beige Brown Ultra Very Light 45122 71% Approx
Tawny Light 45288 70% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 101 101 78% Approx
Cosmo 102 102 73% Approx
Cosmo 351 351 71% Approx
Cosmo 711 711 70% Approx
Cosmo 1000 1000 64% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Khaki Mocha Khaki Mocha 71% Approx
Magnolia Blossom Magnolia Blossom 59% Fair
Lighthouse Lighthouse 55% Fair
Vanilla Custard Vanilla Custard 53% Fair
Creamy Peach Creamy Peach 52% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Peach Fuzz 1129 82% Good
Snow Cream 1096 79% Approx
Chia 1300a 78% Approx
Bashful 1083 75% Approx
Queen Anne 1098 73% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Peach Ice Cream 0630 77% Approx
Rag Doll 1192 76% Approx
Oatmeal 1140 63% Fair
Cotton Candy 0750 52% Fair
Apricot Blush 0620 51% Fair

Valdani

Beige Brown ultra 146 72% Approx
Ecru 5 71% Approx
Cream JP1 67% Approx
Beige Grey light 6 60% Fair
Shell Grey light O563 46% Fair

Crescent Colours

Toasted Marshmallow 044 60% Fair
Summer Spray 088 54% Fair
Antique Lace 125 53% Fair
Cloud 010 53% Fair
Tufted Yellow 122 53% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 933

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 933

Anchor threads that pair well with 933, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

Anchor 933 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Anchor 933

Meet Anchor 933, Dusty Flesh Very Light — a moderately saturated, light thread in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Stitchers describe its character as gentle and approachable, perfect for autumn leaves and sunsets. It blends comfortably into projects centered on warm accents and seasonal designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anchor 933 — what color is it?

The color of Anchor 933 is Dusty Flesh Very Light — a light orange thread (hex #E9D6C7, RGB 233, 214, 199). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 933?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 933 (Dusty Flesh Very Light) is DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light, 72%) and DMC ECRU (Ecru, 71%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 933?

The closest Anchor threads to 933 are 1011 Peach Flesh Very Light (ΔE 2.81), 892 Shell Pink Very Light (ΔE 3.58), and 366 Coffee Very Light (ΔE 5.35). These are useful substitutes when 933 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Anchor 933 good for?

Anchor 933 (Dusty Flesh Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. 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 933.