DMC
No official match published to DMC.
Closest on screen
- DMC 738Light brownvery close · ΔE 4.3
- DMC 3047Very light brownvery close · ΔE 4.8
- DMC 739Very light brownclose · ΔE 5.0
Anchor color chart · Stranded Cotton Mouliné
Anchor 885 · Sand Stone Light
Anchor 885 is “Sand Stone Light”, a cream shade from the Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné range, with an approximate screen color of #E5D1AE. Its closest equivalents: DMC 738 (closest on screen, very close), Madeira 2001 (published match, close) and Sullivans 45179 (closest on screen, very close).
- Brand
- Anchor · Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Number
- 885
- Name
- Sand Stone Light
- Color family
- Cream
- Screen color
- #E5D1AE (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.
Madeira
Official match
Closest on screen
- Madeira 2014Very light brownclose · ΔE 5.1
- Madeira 2206Light brownclose · ΔE 5.7
- Madeira 1908Light brownclose · ΔE 5.9
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45179Very Light Tanvery close · ΔE 4.3
- Sullivans 45330Light Yellow Beigevery close · ΔE 4.8
- Sullivans 45180Ultra Very Light Tanclose · ΔE 5.0
Perler
No official match published to Perler.
Closest on screen
Hama
No official match published to Hama.
Closest on screen
Artkal S
No official match published to Artkal S.
Closest on screen
Diamond Dotz
No official match published to Diamond Dotz.
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
No official match published to Diamond Painting.
Closest on screen
Red Heart
No official match published to Red Heart.
Closest on screen
Hama Mini
No official match published to Hama Mini.
Closest on screen
Hama Maxi
No official match published to Hama Maxi.
Closest on screen
Perler Mini
No official match published to Perler Mini.
Closest on screen
Perler Caps
No official match published to Perler Caps.
Closest on screen
Nabbi
No official match published to Nabbi.
Closest on screen
Artkal A
No official match published to Artkal A.
Closest on screen
Artkal C
No official match published to Artkal C.
Closest on screen
Artkal M
No official match published to Artkal M.
Closest on screen
Artkal R
No official match published to Artkal R.
Closest on screen
Yant
No official match published to Yant.
Closest on screen
Mard
No official match published to Mard.
Closest on screen
Gamma
No official match published to Gamma.
Closest on screen
- Gamma 0098Light brownvery close · ΔE 4.3
- Gamma 0803Light brownvery close · ΔE 4.3
- Gamma 0095Light brownvery close · ΔE 4.8
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 5902Light brownvery close · ΔE 4.3
- PNK Kirov 9294Light brownvery close · ΔE 4.8
- PNK Kirov 5901Very light brownclose · ΔE 5.0
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S878Maizevery close · ΔE 4.3
- Splendor S818Peachclose · ΔE 5.0
- Splendor S1010Lite Old Goldclose · ΔE 5.2
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M912Lite Camelvery close · ΔE 4.3
- Mandarin Floss M904Lite Yellowvery close · ΔE 4.8
- Mandarin Floss M841Lite Strawclose · ΔE 5.2
Anchor color chart
Similar Anchor shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
Sources: Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné range from the maker’s page; screen colors from Stitchfully.
To stitch with this thread on your own pattern: stixiva, the free cross stitch software, online or on Windows.
What color is Anchor 885?
Anchor 885 is Sand Stone Light, about #E5D1AE 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 885 in other brands?
DMC 738 (closest on screen, very close); Madeira 2001 (published match, close); Sullivans 45179 (closest on screen, very close). 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.
Stitch with Anchor 885
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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