Anchor Stranded Cotton

9575 — Terracotta Light

Reds family

Need details on Anchor 9575? This medium-light, vivid red shade (Terracotta Light) is hex #E68E71, RGB 230, 142, 113. 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.

Hex
#E68E71
RGB
230, 142, 113
HSL
15°, 70%, 67%
Lab
67.5, 30.4, 29.5
Lightness
67%
Light
Saturation
70%
Rich
Hue
15°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 9575

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

Anchor 9575 Terracotta Light

Similar Anchor Colors to 9575

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

Working with Anchor 9575

On white fabric
2.5:1
On dark fabric
8.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
salmon

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

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.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 9575

Anchor threads that pair well with 9575, 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

Reds Family

Anchor 9575 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Anchor 9575

Terracotta Light (catalog code Anchor 9575) is a medium-light, vivid shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. With a fresh and confident quality, this thread works beautifully in cardinal birds and apple motifs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Anchor 9575?

Anchor 9575 is called Terracotta Light. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #E68E71, RGB 230, 142, 113) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 9575?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 9575 (Terracotta Light) is DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 77%) and DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 76%).

What's a good substitute for Anchor 9575?

The closest Anchor threads to 9575 are 868 Peach Flesh (ΔE 4.21), 336 Mahogany Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.33), and 882 Antique Mahogany Light (ΔE 4.46). 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 holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. 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 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 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.