ANCHOR8
Approximate screen color · #FFA8B5

Anchor color chart · Stranded Cotton Mouliné

Anchor 8 · Salmon Light

Anchor 8 is “Salmon Light”, a pink shade from the Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné range, with an approximate screen color of #FFA8B5. Its closest equivalents: DMC 3706 (closest on screen, identical), Madeira 0304 (published match, close) and Sullivans 45360 (closest on screen, identical).

Brand
Anchor · Stranded Cotton Mouliné
Number
8
Name
Salmon Light
Color family
Pink
Screen color
#FFA8B5 (approximate)
Skein
8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss

Conversions

The same color in other brands

An official match is published by a manufacturer; “on screen” compares the displayed colors (ΔE2000: the lower, the closer). A real shade card always has the final word.

Anchor color chart

Similar Anchor shades

The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.

Full Anchor color chart

Sources: Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné range from the maker’s page; screen colors from Stitchfully.

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What color is Anchor 8?

Anchor 8 is Salmon Light, about #FFA8B5 on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: Stitchfully): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card.

What is Anchor 8 in other brands?

DMC 3706 (closest on screen, identical); Madeira 0304 (published match, close); Sullivans 45360 (closest on screen, identical). This page lists the conversions published by manufacturers first, then the closest threads on screen. A published conversion isn't always exact, so the on-screen difference is shown next to it.

How many skeins do I need?

One Anchor skein holds 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss. The skein calculator estimates how many you need from your stitch count, fabric and number of strands.

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