Anchor 366 Spice Very Light
Anchor 366 Spice Very Light (#e9c797) is a light, soft beige. The closest DMC thread is DMC 738 Tan Very Light, very close at ΔE 1.3; in Madeira, use Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.0, close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 366 Spice Very Light
#e9c797 · RGB 233, 199, 151
Closest to Anchor 366 in other brands
- DMC 738 Tan Very Light ΔE 1.3 very close
- Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light ΔE 5.0 close
- Perler Sand ΔE 6.1 similar
- Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 7.5 similar
- Artkal S S154 Sahara Sand ΔE 3.4 close
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 8.8 similar
Anchor 366 color values
| Code | 366 |
|---|---|
| Name | Spice Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #e9c797 |
| RGB | 233, 199, 151 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 82.1, a* 5.3, b* 28.5 |
| HSL | 35°, 65 %, 75 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 7 of 23 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 82.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 738 Tan Very Light, ΔE 1.3 |
Anchor 366 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 366: the best is DMC 738 at ΔE 1.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 738 | Tan Very Light | 1.3 | very close |
| DMC | 437 | Tan Light | 3.7 | close |
| DMC | 3855 | Autumn Gold Light | 4.1 | close |
| Madeira | 2014 | Tan Ultra Very Light | 5.0 | close |
| Madeira | 2013 | Tan Very Light | 5.5 | close |
| Madeira | 2109 | Drab Brown Light | 5.9 | close |
| Perler | Sand | code 80-19098 | 6.1 | similar |
| Perler | Mocha | code 80-15239 | 7.4 | similar |
| Hama | 56 | Red (Glow in the Dark) | 7.5 | similar |
| Hama | 27 | Beige | 7.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S154 | Sahara Sand | 3.4 | close |
| Artkal S | S32 | Beeswax | 3.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N07 | Sand | 8.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 9.7 | similar |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 366
1 other Anchor color within ΔE 3 of Anchor 366, led by Anchor 361 Nutmeg Light at ΔE 2.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 361 | Nutmeg Light | #eec38a | 2.8 | more saturated |
| 372 | Desert Light | #e3bb85 | 3.4 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 942 | Wheat Light | #eac381 | 4.1 | more saturated |
| 852 | Turf Very Light | #e3cf9f | 4.9 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1010 | Cinnamon Very Light | #fdd9b4 | 5.7 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 387 | Ecru | #efdab6 | 6.1 | lighter and more muted |
| 830 | Sierra Very Light | #d1bf9e | 6.3 | a little darker and more muted |
| 367 | Spice Light | #e3b386 | 6.3 | darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 366: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor beige and tan family, L* from 90 to 78.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 885 | Sand Stone Light | 90.4 |
| 3 lighter | 1010 | Cinnamon Very Light | 88.8 |
| 2 lighter | 1026 | Wineberry Very Light | 86.0 |
| 1 lighter | 852 | Turf Very Light | 83.7 |
| this color | 366 | Spice Very Light | 82.1 |
| 1 darker | 880 | Copper Light | 79.9 |
| 2 darker | 881 | Copper | 78.9 |
| 3 darker | 830 | Sierra Very Light | 78.0 |
| 4 darker | 956 | Harvest Light | 77.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 366
One strand each of Anchor 1010 and Anchor 887 models at ΔE 0.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 361, ΔE 2.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 366 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1010 Cinnamon Very Light + 1 × Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light | #eac897 | 0.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 311 Tangerine Very Light + 1 × Anchor 390 Linen Light | #ecc99a | 0.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 886 Sand Stone + 1 × Anchor 778 Flesh Light | #ebca9a | 0.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 366
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #e9c797; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 13.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 924 | Olive Green Very Dark | 4.5:1 |
Working with Anchor 366
DMC 738 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 366. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 1.3 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 366 is number 7 of 23 in the Anchor beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 852 Turf Very Light and down to Anchor 880 Copper Light. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 361, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 366 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.1:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sand (ΔE 6.1), Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 7.5) and Artkal S S154 Sahara Sand (ΔE 3.4); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 366?
DMC 738 Tan Very Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 366 Spice Very Light (ΔE 1.3, very close). Runners-up: DMC 437 (ΔE 3.7) and DMC 3855 (ΔE 4.1).
What color is Anchor 366?
Anchor 366 Spice Very Light is a light, soft beige in the beige and tan family: hex #e9c797, RGB 233, 199, 151, L* 82.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 366?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 361 Nutmeg Light is nearest (ΔE 2.8). From other brands, DMC 738 (ΔE 1.3) or Madeira 2014 (ΔE 5.0). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1010 and Anchor 887 models at ΔE 0.3.
What is Anchor 366 in Perler beads?
Perler Sand (#e5be9e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.1 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 7.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 366?
Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light at ΔE 5.0 (close), then Madeira 2013 at ΔE 5.5.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
Anchor 366 in other brands
- DMC 738 Tan Very Light ΔE 1.3
- Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light ΔE 5.0
- Perler Sand ΔE 6.1
- Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 7.5
- Artkal S S154 Sahara Sand ΔE 3.4
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 8.8