Anchor 376 Fawn Light
Anchor 376 Fawn Light (#d7ad98) is a light, soft beige. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light at ΔE 6.4 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1910 Beige Brown Light at ΔE 3.1 (close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 376 Fawn Light
#d7ad98 · RGB 215, 173, 152
Closest to Anchor 376 in other brands
- DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light ΔE 6.4 similar
- Madeira 1910 Beige Brown Light ΔE 3.1 close
- Perler Orange Cream ΔE 4.9 close
- Hama 27 Beige ΔE 5.2 close
- Artkal S S18 Sand ΔE 4.7 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 5.9 close
Anchor 376 color values
| Code | 376 |
|---|---|
| Name | Fawn Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d7ad98 |
| RGB | 215, 173, 152 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 73.9, a* 12.3, b* 16.6 |
| HSL | 20°, 44 %, 72 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 18 of 23 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 73.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light, ΔE 6.4 |
Anchor 376 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 376: the best is Madeira 1910 at ΔE 3.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3771 | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | 6.4 | similar |
| DMC | 21 | Alizarin Light | 6.6 | similar |
| DMC | 20 | Shrimp | 7.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1910 | Beige Brown Light | 3.1 | close |
| Madeira | 2309 | Flesh Medium | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1907 | Beige Gray Medium Light | 6.2 | similar |
| Perler | Orange Cream | code 80-15255 | 4.9 | close |
| Perler | Fawn | code 80-15205 | 5.3 | close |
| Hama | 27 | Beige | 5.2 | close |
| Hama | 56 | Red (Glow in the Dark) | 6.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S18 | Sand | 4.7 | close |
| Artkal S | S50 | Mandys Pink | 5.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 5.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N07 | Sand | 8.2 | similar |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 376
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 376; the nearest, Anchor 4146 Sportsman Flesh, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4146 | Sportsman Flesh | #eabaa4 | 4.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1080 | Mocha Beige Light | #c8a689 | 5.6 | a little darker |
| 881 | Copper | #e9ba98 | 5.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1012 | Chicory Light | #f5c0a6 | 6.1 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 868 | Flesh Medium | #eaa68e | 6.1 | more saturated |
| 880 | Copper Light | #e2c0a5 | 6.2 | lighter |
| 778 | Flesh Light | #eec6ab | 6.7 | lighter |
| 893 | Rose Wine | #eeb3a7 | 7.1 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 376: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor beige and tan family, L* from 82 to 65.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1012 | Chicory Light | 81.8 |
| 3 lighter | 880 | Copper Light | 79.9 |
| 2 lighter | 4146 | Sportsman Flesh | 79.2 |
| 1 lighter | 881 | Copper | 78.9 |
| this color | 376 | Fawn Light | 73.9 |
| 1 darker | 831 | Sierra Light | 72.3 |
| 2 darker | 1080 | Mocha Beige Light | 70.4 |
| 3 darker | 853 | Turf Light | 69.9 |
| 4 darker | 899 | Tawny Light | 65.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 376
One strand each of Anchor 1021 and Anchor 831 models at ΔE 0.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 4146, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 376 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1021 Peony Light + 1 × Anchor 831 Sierra Light | #d8ad98 | 0.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 968 Wineberry Light + 1 × Anchor 831 Sierra Light | #d6ad9b | 1.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 893 Rose Wine + 1 × Anchor 899 Tawny Light | #d3a894 | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 376
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d7ad98; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 10.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 358 | Coffee | 4.5:1 |
Working with Anchor 376
Substituting Anchor 376 takes care: DMC 3771 is lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 6.4), and Madeira 1910 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 376 is number 18 of 23 in the Anchor beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 881 Copper and down to Anchor 831 Sierra Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 376 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 10.3:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Orange Cream (ΔE 4.9), Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 5.2) and Artkal S S18 Sand (ΔE 4.7); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 376?
DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 376 Fawn Light (ΔE 6.4, similar). Runners-up: DMC 21 (ΔE 6.6) and DMC 20 (ΔE 7.1).
What color is Anchor 376?
Anchor 376 Fawn Light is a light, soft beige in the beige and tan family: hex #d7ad98, RGB 215, 173, 152, L* 73.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 376?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 4146 Sportsman Flesh is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, DMC 3771 (ΔE 6.4) or Madeira 1910 (ΔE 3.1). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1021 and Anchor 831 models at ΔE 0.3.
What is Anchor 376 in Perler beads?
Perler Orange Cream (#efb79b) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.9 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 5.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 376?
Madeira 1910 Beige Brown Light at ΔE 3.1 (close), then Madeira 2309 at ΔE 6.2.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 893 Rose Wine ΔE 7.1
Anchor 376 in other brands
- DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light ΔE 6.4
- Perler Orange Cream ΔE 4.9
- Hama 27 Beige ΔE 5.2
- Artkal S S18 Sand ΔE 4.7
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 5.9