Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light
Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light (#d5b471) is a light, rich yellow. The closest DMC thread is DMC 834 Golden Olive Very Light, very close at ΔE 2.8; in Madeira, use Madeira 2206 Avocado Very Light (ΔE 3.1, close).
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Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light
#d5b471 · RGB 213, 180, 113
Closest to Anchor 887 in other brands
- DMC 834 Golden Olive Very Light ΔE 2.8 very close
- Madeira 2206 Avocado Very Light ΔE 3.1 close
- Perler Rich Butter ΔE 7.7 similar
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 8.8 similar
- Artkal S S90 Pastel Orange ΔE 3.2 close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 9.7 similar
Anchor 887 color values
| Code | 887 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sand Stone Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d5b471 |
| RGB | 213, 180, 113 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 74.8, a* 3.2, b* 38.5 |
| HSL | 40°, 54 %, 64 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 20 of 28 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 74.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 834 Golden Olive Very Light, ΔE 2.8 |
Anchor 887 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 887: the best is DMC 834 at ΔE 2.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 834 | Golden Olive Very Light | 2.8 | very close |
| DMC | 833 | Golden Olive Light | 2.9 | very close |
| DMC | 3820 | Straw Dark | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 2206 | Avocado Very Light | 3.1 | close |
| Madeira | 2208 | Gold Light | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1610 | Sage Green Very Light | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Rich Butter | code 80-15274 | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Mocha | code 80-15239 | 8.0 | similar |
| Hama | 14 | Transparent Yellow | 8.8 | similar |
| Hama | 27 | Beige | 10.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S90 | Pastel Orange | 3.2 | close |
| Artkal S | S109 | Beige | 4.6 | close |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 9.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N07 | Sand | 11.1 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 887
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 887; the nearest, Anchor 874 Saffron Medium, sits at ΔE 3.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 874 | Saffron Medium | #d6af5c | 3.2 | more saturated |
| 891 | Brass | #eabd6f | 4.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 942 | Wheat Light | #eac381 | 4.6 | lighter |
| 372 | Desert Light | #e3bb85 | 4.9 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 853 | Turf Light | #bea975 | 5.5 | a little darker and more muted |
| 956 | Harvest Light | #d1bf8b | 5.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 945 | Harvest Medium | #bea558 | 5.9 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 361 | Nutmeg Light | #eec38a | 6.2 | lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading Anchor 887: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor yellow family, L* from 81 to 67.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 361 | Nutmeg Light | 81.3 |
| 3 lighter | 942 | Wheat Light | 80.8 |
| 2 lighter | 891 | Brass | 79.1 |
| 1 lighter | 372 | Desert Light | 78.2 |
| this color | 887 | Sand Stone Medium Light | 74.8 |
| 1 darker | 874 | Saffron Medium | 73.4 |
| 2 darker | 279 | Olive Green Medium Light | 71.0 |
| 3 darker | 945 | Harvest Medium | 68.4 |
| 4 darker | 943 | Wheat Medium | 67.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 887
One strand each of Anchor 891 and Anchor 853 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 874, ΔE 3.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 887 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 891 Brass + 1 × Anchor 853 Turf Light | #d5b372 | 0.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 886 Sand Stone + 1 × Anchor 373 Desert Medium | #d6b575 | 0.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 942 Wheat Light + 1 × Anchor 945 Harvest Medium | #d5b56f | 0.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 887
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d5b471; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with Anchor 887
DMC 834 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 887. It is a little lighter and slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 887 is number 20 of 28 in the Anchor yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 372 Desert Light and down to Anchor 874 Saffron Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 887 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 10.6:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (2.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Rich Butter (ΔE 7.7), Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 8.8) and Artkal S S90 Pastel Orange (ΔE 3.2); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 887?
DMC 834 Golden Olive Very Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light (ΔE 2.8, very close). Runners-up: DMC 833 (ΔE 2.9) and DMC 3820 (ΔE 3.8).
What color is Anchor 887?
Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light is a light, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #d5b471, RGB 213, 180, 113, L* 74.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 887?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 874 Saffron Medium is nearest (ΔE 3.2). From other brands, DMC 834 (ΔE 2.8) or Madeira 2206 (ΔE 3.1). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 891 and Anchor 853 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Anchor 887 in Perler beads?
Perler Rich Butter (#f6ca69) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 8.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 887?
Madeira 2206 Avocado Very Light at ΔE 3.1 (close), then Madeira 2208 at ΔE 4.2.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 945 Harvest Medium ΔE 5.9
Anchor 887 in other brands
- DMC 834 Golden Olive Very Light ΔE 2.8
- Madeira 2206 Avocado Very Light ΔE 3.1
- Perler Rich Butter ΔE 7.7
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 8.8
- Artkal S S90 Pastel Orange ΔE 3.2
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 9.7