9575 — Terracotta Light
Oranges family#EA9C80
Need details on Anchor 9575? This light, vivid orange shade (Terracotta Light) is hex #EA9C80, RGB 234, 156, 128. 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 9575
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 9575
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 9575
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 9575
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 9575 (Terracotta Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.55). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 9575
Anchor threads that pair well with 9575, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor9575 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 9575
Terracotta Light (catalog code Anchor 9575) is a light, vivid shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. With a fresh and easy 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 9575?
Anchor 9575 is called Terracotta Light. It's a light orange shade (hex #EA9C80, RGB 234, 156, 128) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 9575?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 9575 (Terracotta Light) is DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 81%) and DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 80%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 9575?
The closest Anchor threads to 9575 are 882 Antique Mahogany Light (ΔE 2.55), 1008 Flesh Medium (ΔE 4.35), and 336 Mahogany Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.71). These are useful substitutes when 9575 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 9575?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 9575 (Terracotta Light) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. The 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 9575 (Terracotta Light)?
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, 9575 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.