Anchor 271 Soft Carnation
Anchor 271 Soft Carnation is a very light, muted beige with the screen hex #fde2dd. The closest DMC thread is DMC 818 Baby Pink, very close at ΔE 1.6; in Madeira, use Madeira 501 Baby Pink Very Light (ΔE 5.3, close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 271 Soft Carnation
#fde2dd · RGB 253, 226, 221
Closest to Anchor 271 in other brands
- DMC 818 Baby Pink ΔE 1.6 very close
- Madeira 501 Baby Pink Very Light ΔE 5.3 close
- Perler Peach ΔE 8.7 similar
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 9.4 similar
- Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 9.0 similar
Anchor 271 color values
| Code | 271 |
|---|---|
| Name | Soft Carnation |
| Hex (screen) | #fde2dd |
| RGB | 253, 226, 221 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 91.9, a* 8.4, b* 5.8 |
| HSL | 9°, 89 %, 93 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 1 of 23 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 91.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 818 Baby Pink, ΔE 1.6 |
Anchor 271 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 271: the best is DMC 818 at ΔE 1.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 818 | Baby Pink | 1.6 | very close |
| DMC | 967 | Apricot Very Light | 2.4 | very close |
| DMC | 225 | Shell Pink Ultra Very Light | 2.4 | very close |
| Madeira | 501 | Baby Pink Very Light | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 608 | Plum Pale | 5.5 | close |
| Madeira | 814 | Shell Pink Light | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 8.7 | similar |
| Perler | Carnation Pink | code 80-15276 | 8.8 | similar |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 9.4 | similar |
| Hama | 64 | Pearl | 10.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S35 | Mona Lisa | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 9.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 9.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 9.3 | similar |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 271
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 271; the nearest, Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light, sits at ΔE 5.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 892 | Rose Wine Light | #f3d3c5 | 5.1 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1026 | Wineberry Very Light | #f7cec4 | 5.8 | darker and more saturated |
| 1011 | Flesh Very Light | #f8dcc6 | 7.7 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1009 | Copper Very Light | #f7dcc2 | 9.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1020 | Peony Very Light | #f1beb6 | 9.8 | darker and more saturated |
| 933 | Fawn Very Light | #f0cfb3 | 10.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 778 | Flesh Light | #eec6ab | 10.7 | darker and more saturated |
| 1 | Snow White | #fdfbff | 10.7 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 271: lighter and darker beige steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor beige and tan family, L* from 92 to 79.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| this color | 271 | Soft Carnation | 91.9 |
| 1 darker | 1026 | Wineberry Very Light | 86.0 |
| 2 darker | 778 | Flesh Light | 82.7 |
| 3 darker | 1012 | Chicory Light | 81.8 |
| 4 darker | 4146 | Sportsman Flesh | 79.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 271
One strand each of Anchor 1 and Anchor 6 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 892, ΔE 5.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 271 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1 Snow White + 1 × Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light | #fcded9 | 1.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 1 Snow White + 1 × Anchor 1012 Chicory Light | #f9e0d9 | 1.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 2 White + 1 × Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light | #fbddd6 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 271
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #fde2dd; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (beige) | 899 | Tawny Light | 2.2:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 17.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 281 | Olive Green Dark | 4.6:1 |
How to use Anchor 271
DMC 818 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 271. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 1.6 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 271 is number 1 of 23 in the Anchor beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 271 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 17.1:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Peach (ΔE 8.7), Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 9.4) and Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa (ΔE 7.1); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 271?
DMC 818 Baby Pink is the closest DMC match to Anchor 271 Soft Carnation (ΔE 1.6, very close). Runners-up: DMC 967 (ΔE 2.4) and DMC 225 (ΔE 2.4).
What color is Anchor 271?
Anchor 271 Soft Carnation is a very light, muted beige in the beige and tan family: hex #fde2dd, RGB 253, 226, 221, L* 91.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 271?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light is nearest (ΔE 5.1). From other brands, DMC 818 (ΔE 1.6) or Madeira 501 (ΔE 5.3). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1 and Anchor 6 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Anchor 271 in Perler beads?
Perler Peach (#e9bfb9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 9.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 271?
Madeira 501 Baby Pink Very Light at ΔE 5.3 (close), then Madeira 608 at ΔE 5.5.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light ΔE 5.1
- Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light ΔE 5.8
- Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light ΔE 9.8
- Anchor 933 Fawn Very Light ΔE 10.3
Anchor 271 in other brands
- Perler Peach ΔE 8.7
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 9.4
- Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 9.0