Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light
On screen, Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light reads as a light, soft beige (#fbbba7). The closest DMC thread is DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light, very close at ΔE 1.6; in Madeira, use Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium (ΔE 2.0, very close).
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Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light
#fbbba7 · RGB 251, 187, 167
Closest to Anchor 6 in other brands
- DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light ΔE 1.6 very close
- Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium ΔE 2.0 very close
- Perler Orange Cream ΔE 4.3 close
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 3.0 close
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 5.3 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 6.0 similar
Anchor 6 color values
| Code | 6 |
|---|---|
| Name | Salmon Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #fbbba7 |
| RGB | 251, 187, 167 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 81.2, a* 20.5, b* 19.2 |
| HSL | 14°, 91 %, 82 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 9 of 23 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 81.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light, ΔE 1.6 |
Anchor 6 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 6: the best is DMC 3771 at ΔE 1.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3771 | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | 1.6 | very close |
| DMC | 20 | Shrimp | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 3341 | Apricot | 4.5 | close |
| Madeira | 2309 | Flesh Medium | 2.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 2605 | Peach Very Light | 2.9 | very close |
| Madeira | 2503 | Bright Terracotta Light | 4.3 | close |
| Perler | Orange Cream | code 80-15255 | 4.3 | close |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 6.7 | similar |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 3.0 | close |
| Hama | 26 | Matt Rose | 6.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 5.3 | close |
| Artkal S | S50 | Mandys Pink | 6.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 6.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N26 | Peach | 9.1 | similar |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 6
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 6; the nearest, Anchor 893 Rose Wine, sits at ΔE 3.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 893 | Rose Wine | #eeb3a7 | 3.7 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 1012 | Chicory Light | #f5c0a6 | 4.0 | slightly more muted |
| 4146 | Sportsman Flesh | #eabaa4 | 4.3 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 1020 | Peony Very Light | #f1beb6 | 5.0 | more muted |
| 868 | Flesh Medium | #eaa68e | 5.4 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 8 | Salmon Light | #f8a597 | 6.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 1021 | Peony Light | #e9aba5 | 6.6 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1026 | Wineberry Very Light | #f7cec4 | 6.9 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 6: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor beige and tan family, L* from 92 to 74.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 271 | Soft Carnation | 91.9 |
| 3 lighter | 1010 | Cinnamon Very Light | 88.8 |
| 2 lighter | 1026 | Wineberry Very Light | 86.0 |
| 1 lighter | 778 | Flesh Light | 82.7 |
| this color | 6 | Salmon Very Light | 81.2 |
| 1 darker | 4146 | Sportsman Flesh | 79.2 |
| 2 darker | 881 | Copper | 78.9 |
| 3 darker | 893 | Rose Wine | 78.0 |
| 4 darker | 376 | Fawn Light | 73.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 6
One strand each of Anchor 328 and Anchor 1011 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 893, ΔE 3.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 328 Melon Light + 1 × Anchor 1011 Flesh Very Light | #fabaa4 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 1011 Flesh Very Light + 1 × Anchor 9 Salmon Medium Light | #f6b9a7 | 1.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light + 1 × Anchor 336 Terra Cotta Light | #f3b8a4 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 6
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #fbbba7; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 12.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 340 | Terra Cotta Medium Dark | 4.4:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 6
DMC 3771 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 6. It is slightly more muted, a ΔE of 1.6 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 6 is number 9 of 23 in the Anchor beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 778 Flesh Light and down to Anchor 4146 Sportsman Flesh. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 6 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.8:1 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 Orange Cream (ΔE 4.3), Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 3.0) and Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (ΔE 5.3); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 6?
DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light (ΔE 1.6, very close). Runners-up: DMC 20 (ΔE 3.9) and DMC 3341 (ΔE 4.5).
What color is Anchor 6?
Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light is a light, soft beige in the beige and tan family: hex #fbbba7, RGB 251, 187, 167, L* 81.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 6?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 893 Rose Wine is nearest (ΔE 3.7). From other brands, DMC 3771 (ΔE 1.6) or Madeira 2309 (ΔE 2.0). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 328 and Anchor 1011 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is Anchor 6 in Perler beads?
Perler Orange Cream (#efb79b) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.3 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 3.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 6?
Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium at ΔE 2.0 (very close), then Madeira 2605 at ΔE 2.9.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 893 Rose Wine ΔE 3.7
- Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light ΔE 5.0
- Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light ΔE 6.9
Anchor 6 in other brands
- DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light ΔE 1.6
- Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium ΔE 2.0
- Perler Orange Cream ΔE 4.3
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 3.0
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 5.3
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 6.0