Anchor 885 Sand Stone Light
Anchor 885 Sand Stone Light is a very light, soft beige with the screen hex #f5e2b4. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 745 Yellow Pale Light at ΔE 3.5 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2512 Golden Brown Light at ΔE 1.8 (very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 885 Sand Stone Light
#f5e2b4 · RGB 245, 226, 180
Closest to Anchor 885 in other brands
- DMC 745 Yellow Pale Light ΔE 3.5 close
- Madeira 2512 Golden Brown Light ΔE 1.8 very close
- Perler Creme ΔE 7.3 similar
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 7.7 similar
- Artkal S S149 Creme ΔE 3.3 close
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 10.1 loose
Anchor 885 color values
| Code | 885 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sand Stone Light |
| Hex (screen) | #f5e2b4 |
| RGB | 245, 226, 180 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 90.4, a* -0.4, b* 24.9 |
| HSL | 42°, 76 %, 83 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 2 of 23 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 90.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 745 Yellow Pale Light, ΔE 3.5 |
Anchor 885 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 885: the best is Madeira 2512 at ΔE 1.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 745 | Yellow Pale Light | 3.5 | close |
| DMC | 677 | Old Gold Very Light | 4.9 | close |
| DMC | 3822 | Straw Light | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 2512 | Golden Brown Light | 1.8 | very close |
| Madeira | 2205 | Old Gold Very Light | 3.7 | close |
| Madeira | 2511 | Golden Yellow Light | 4.1 | close |
| Perler | Creme | code 80-19002 | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Pastel Yellow | code 80-19056 | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 7.7 | similar |
| Hama | 55 | Green (Glow in the Dark) | 12.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S149 | Creme | 3.3 | close |
| Artkal S | S32 | Beeswax | 4.2 | close |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 10.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 10.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 885
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 885; the nearest, Anchor 387 Ecru, sits at ΔE 3.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 387 | Ecru | #efdab6 | 3.5 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 300 | Citrus Light | #f7dd9f | 4.0 | more saturated |
| 852 | Turf Very Light | #e3cf9f | 4.4 | darker |
| 386 | Citrus Very Light | #f5e7c9 | 4.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 390 | Linen Light | #e5d7b8 | 4.8 | a little darker and more muted |
| 275 | Citrus Light | #fbf1ce | 5.0 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 276 | Pearl | #efd9bb | 5.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 926 | Ecru Very Light | #f9edd2 | 5.9 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 885: lighter and darker beige steps
1 lighter step and 4 darker steps from the Anchor beige and tan family, L* from 92 to 78.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 885
One strand each of Anchor 300 and Anchor 386 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 387, ΔE 3.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 885 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 300 Citrus Light + 1 × Anchor 386 Citrus Very Light | #f6e2b6 | 0.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 926 Ecru Very Light + 1 × Anchor 301 Citrus | #f7e1b1 | 1.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 926 Ecru Very Light + 1 × Anchor 886 Sand Stone | #f0deb2 | 1.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 885
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f5e2b4; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (beige) | 899 | Tawny Light | 2.1:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 16.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 339 | Terra Cotta Medium | 4.5:1 |
How to use Anchor 885
Substituting Anchor 885 takes care: DMC 745 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 3.5), and Madeira 2512 is slightly more muted (ΔE 1.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 885 is number 2 of 23 in the Anchor beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 271 Soft Carnation and down to Anchor 1010 Cinnamon Very Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 885 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 16.4:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Creme (ΔE 7.3), Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 7.7) and Artkal S S149 Creme (ΔE 3.3); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 885?
DMC 745 Yellow Pale Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 885 Sand Stone Light (ΔE 3.5, close). Runners-up: DMC 677 (ΔE 4.9) and DMC 3822 (ΔE 5.1).
What color is Anchor 885?
Anchor 885 Sand Stone Light is a very light, soft beige in the beige and tan family: hex #f5e2b4, RGB 245, 226, 180, L* 90.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 885?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 387 Ecru is nearest (ΔE 3.5). From other brands, DMC 745 (ΔE 3.5) or Madeira 2512 (ΔE 1.8). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 300 and Anchor 386 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is Anchor 885 in Perler beads?
Perler Creme (#e1e2bb) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 7.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 885?
Madeira 2512 Golden Brown Light at ΔE 1.8 (very close), then Madeira 2205 at ΔE 3.7.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 276 Pearl ΔE 5.6
Anchor 885 in other brands
- Perler Creme ΔE 7.3
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 7.7
- Artkal S S149 Creme ΔE 3.3
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 10.1