Anchor 86 Orchid Medium Light
Anchor 86 Orchid Medium Light (#dd78b1) is a medium, rich pink. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3608 Plum Very Light at ΔE 8.8 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 614 Rose Very Light at ΔE 4.4 (close).
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Anchor 86 Orchid Medium Light
#dd78b1 · RGB 221, 120, 177
Closest to Anchor 86 in other brands
- DMC 3608 Plum Very Light ΔE 8.8 similar
- Madeira 614 Rose Very Light ΔE 4.4 close
- Perler Cotton Candy ΔE 4.6 close
- Hama 48 Pastel Pink ΔE 7.6 similar
- Artkal S S40 Carnation Pink ΔE 3.1 close
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 7.3 similar
Anchor 86 color values
| Code | 86 |
|---|---|
| Name | Orchid Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #dd78b1 |
| RGB | 221, 120, 177 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 63.3, a* 46.2, b* -12.7 |
| HSL | 326°, 60 %, 67 % |
| Color family | Pink, 37 of 40 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 63.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3608 Plum Very Light, ΔE 8.8 |
Anchor 86 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 86: the best is Madeira 614 at ΔE 4.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3608 | Plum Very Light | 8.8 | similar |
| DMC | 3806 | Cyclamen Pink Light | 9.8 | similar |
| DMC | 3733 | Dusty Rose | 10.2 | loose |
| Madeira | 614 | Rose Very Light | 4.4 | close |
| Madeira | 709 | Mauve Light | 4.4 | close |
| Madeira | 710 | Mauve Very Light | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Cotton Candy | code 80-15242 | 4.6 | close |
| Perler | Bubblegum | code 80-19006 | 5.1 | close |
| Hama | 48 | Pastel Pink | 7.6 | similar |
| Hama | 06 | Pink | 8.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S40 | Carnation Pink | 3.1 | close |
| Artkal S | S06 | Raspberry Pink | 4.1 | close |
| Nabbi | N25 | Pink | 7.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 17.0 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 86
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 86; the nearest, Anchor 66 Raspberry Light, sits at ΔE 5.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Raspberry Light | #e987ad | 5.8 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 96 | Violet Light | #d18eb7 | 6.1 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 55 | Beauty Rose Light | #f279a3 | 6.6 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 90 | Plum Light | #d095b3 | 8.5 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 52 | China Rose Medium Dark | #f46293 | 8.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 97 | Violet Medium Light | #b66aa6 | 8.7 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 75 | Antique Rose Medium Light | #f285a3 | 8.7 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 85 | Orchid Light | #e99fc8 | 9.4 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 86: lighter and darker pink steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Anchor pink family, L* from 68 to 63.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 90 | Plum Light | 68.1 |
| 3 lighter | 66 | Raspberry Light | 67.8 |
| 2 lighter | 96 | Violet Light | 66.8 |
| 1 lighter | 55 | Beauty Rose Light | 65.9 |
| this color | 86 | Orchid Medium Light | 63.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 86
One strand each of Anchor 66 and Anchor 97 models at ΔE 2.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 66, ΔE 5.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 86 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 66 Raspberry Light + 1 × Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light | #d27aaa | 2.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 55 Beauty Rose Light + 1 × Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light | #d772a5 | 2.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 55 Beauty Rose Light + 1 × Anchor 109 Lavender Medium Light | #d07aa9 | 2.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 86
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #dd78b1; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 7.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 236 | Charcoal Gray Dark | 4.4:1 |
Working with Anchor 86
Substituting Anchor 86 takes care: DMC 3608 is lighter and more muted (ΔE 8.8), and Madeira 614 is a little lighter (ΔE 4.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 86 is number 37 of 40 in the Anchor pink family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Anchor 55 Beauty Rose Light is the next one up. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 86 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 7.4:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cotton Candy (ΔE 4.6), Hama 48 Pastel Pink (ΔE 7.6) and Artkal S S40 Carnation Pink (ΔE 3.1); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 86?
DMC 3608 Plum Very Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 86 Orchid Medium Light (ΔE 8.8, similar). Runners-up: DMC 3806 (ΔE 9.8) and DMC 3733 (ΔE 10.2).
What color is Anchor 86?
Anchor 86 Orchid Medium Light is a medium, rich pink in the pink family: hex #dd78b1, RGB 221, 120, 177, L* 63.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 86?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 66 Raspberry Light is nearest (ΔE 5.8). From other brands, DMC 3608 (ΔE 8.8) or Madeira 614 (ΔE 4.4). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 66 and Anchor 97 models at ΔE 2.3.
What is Anchor 86 in Perler beads?
Perler Cotton Candy (#f479b0) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.6 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 48 Pastel Pink (ΔE 7.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 86?
Madeira 614 Rose Very Light at ΔE 4.4 (close), then Madeira 709 at ΔE 4.4.
Related
Anchor 86 in other brands
- Perler Cotton Candy ΔE 4.6
- Hama 48 Pastel Pink ΔE 7.6
- Artkal S S40 Carnation Pink ΔE 3.1
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 7.3