Anchor 276 Pearl
On screen, Anchor 276 Pearl reads as a very light, soft cream (#efd9bb). The closest DMC thread is DMC 739 Tan Ultra Very Light, very close at ΔE 2.5; in Madeira, use Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.4, close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 276 Pearl
#efd9bb · RGB 239, 217, 187
Closest to Anchor 276 in other brands
- DMC 739 Tan Ultra Very Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light ΔE 3.4 close
- Perler Sand ΔE 8.3 similar
- Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 9.5 similar
- Artkal S S32 Beeswax ΔE 6.4 similar
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 5.0 close
Anchor 276 color values
| Code | 276 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pearl |
| Hex (screen) | #efd9bb |
| RGB | 239, 217, 187 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 87.8, a* 3.0, b* 17.6 |
| HSL | 35°, 62 %, 84 % |
| Color family | Cream and ecru, 7 of 10 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 87.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 739 Tan Ultra Very Light, ΔE 2.5 |
Anchor 276 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 276: the best is DMC 739 at ΔE 2.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 739 | Tan Ultra Very Light | 2.5 | very close |
| DMC | 3047 | Yellow Beige Light | 3.1 | close |
| DMC | 543 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | 4.0 | close |
| Madeira | 2014 | Tan Ultra Very Light | 3.4 | close |
| Madeira | 2314 | Golden Brown Very Light | 5.2 | close |
| Madeira | 2512 | Golden Brown Light | 5.3 | close |
| Perler | Sand | code 80-19098 | 8.3 | similar |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 8.4 | similar |
| Hama | 56 | Red (Glow in the Dark) | 9.5 | similar |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 9.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S32 | Beeswax | 6.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S154 | Sahara Sand | 7.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 5.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 12.8 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 276
1 other Anchor color within ΔE 3 of Anchor 276, led by Anchor 387 Ecru at ΔE 2.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 387 | Ecru | #efdab6 | 2.2 | slightly more saturated |
| 1009 | Copper Very Light | #f7dcc2 | 3.2 | a little lighter |
| 390 | Linen Light | #e5d7b8 | 3.7 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 386 | Citrus Very Light | #f5e7c9 | 4.4 | a little lighter |
| 1010 | Cinnamon Very Light | #fdd9b4 | 4.6 | more saturated |
| 1011 | Flesh Very Light | #f8dcc6 | 4.9 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 933 | Fawn Very Light | #f0cfb3 | 5.0 | a little darker |
| 885 | Sand Stone Light | #f5e2b4 | 5.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 276: lighter and darker cream steps
4 lighter steps and 2 darker steps from the Anchor cream and ecru family, L* from 94 to 85.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 926 | Ecru Very Light | 94.0 |
| 3 lighter | 386 | Citrus Very Light | 92.0 |
| 2 lighter | 1011 | Flesh Very Light | 89.5 |
| 1 lighter | 1009 | Copper Very Light | 89.3 |
| this color | 276 | Pearl | 87.8 |
| 1 darker | 390 | Linen Light | 86.4 |
| 2 darker | 933 | Fawn Very Light | 85.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 276
One strand each of Anchor 275 and Anchor 880 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 387, ΔE 2.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 276 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 275 Citrus Light + 1 × Anchor 880 Copper Light | #efdabb | 0.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 1009 Copper Very Light + 1 × Anchor 390 Linen Light | #eedabd | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 387 Ecru + 1 × Anchor 1009 Copper Very Light | #f3dbbc | 0.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 276
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #efd9bb; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 15.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 310 | Topaz Very Dark | 4.6:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 276
DMC 739 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 276. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 2.5 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 276 is number 7 of 10 in the Anchor cream and ecru family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1009 Copper Very Light and down to Anchor 390 Linen Light. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 387, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 276 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 15.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sand (ΔE 8.3), Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 9.5) and Artkal S S32 Beeswax (ΔE 6.4); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 276?
DMC 739 Tan Ultra Very Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 276 Pearl (ΔE 2.5, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3047 (ΔE 3.1) and DMC 543 (ΔE 4.0).
What color is Anchor 276?
Anchor 276 Pearl is a very light, soft cream in the cream and ecru family: hex #efd9bb, RGB 239, 217, 187, L* 87.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 276?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 387 Ecru is nearest (ΔE 2.2). From other brands, DMC 739 (ΔE 2.5) or Madeira 2014 (ΔE 3.4). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 275 and Anchor 880 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is Anchor 276 in Perler beads?
Perler Sand (#e5be9e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 9.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 276?
Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light at ΔE 3.4 (close), then Madeira 2314 at ΔE 5.2.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1010 Cinnamon Very Light ΔE 4.6
- Anchor 933 Fawn Very Light ΔE 5.0
- Anchor 885 Sand Stone Light ΔE 5.6
Anchor 276 in other brands
- DMC 739 Tan Ultra Very Light ΔE 2.5
- Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light ΔE 3.4
- Perler Sand ΔE 8.3
- Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 9.5
- Artkal S S32 Beeswax ΔE 6.4
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 5.0