Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light
Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light (#bfaf4b) is a light, rich yellow. The closest DMC thread is DMC 733 Olive Green Medium, very close at ΔE 2.2; in Madeira, use Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale (ΔE 2.1, very close).
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Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light
#bfaf4b · RGB 191, 175, 75
Closest to Anchor 279 in other brands
- DMC 733 Olive Green Medium ΔE 2.2 very close
- Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale ΔE 2.1 very close
- Perler Slime ΔE 7.3 similar
- Hama 03 Yellow ΔE 10.7 loose
- Artkal S S109 Beige ΔE 4.6 close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 4.6 close
Anchor 279 color values
| Code | 279 |
|---|---|
| Name | Olive Green Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #bfaf4b |
| RGB | 191, 175, 75 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 71.0, a* -6.5, b* 52.1 |
| HSL | 52°, 48 %, 52 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 23 of 28 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 71.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 733 Olive Green Medium, ΔE 2.2 |
Anchor 279 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 279: the best is Madeira 1414 at ΔE 2.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 733 | Olive Green Medium | 2.2 | very close |
| DMC | 16 | Chartreuse Light | 5.3 | close |
| DMC | 581 | Moss Green | 6.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 1414 | Avocado Green Pale | 2.1 | very close |
| Madeira | 1610 | Sage Green Very Light | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 2703 | Yellow Green Light | 5.9 | close |
| Perler | Slime | code 80-15259 | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Sunflower | code 80-15268 | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 03 | Yellow | 10.7 | loose |
| Hama | 14 | Transparent Yellow | 11.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S109 | Beige | 4.6 | close |
| Artkal S | S61 | Key Lomen Pie | 5.4 | close |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 4.6 | close |
| Nabbi | N14 | Yellow | 13.1 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 279
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 279; the nearest, Anchor 945 Harvest Medium, sits at ΔE 5.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 945 | Harvest Medium | #bea558 | 5.1 | a little darker and more muted |
| 842 | Fern Green Light | #c1b879 | 7.0 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 278 | Olive Green Light | #cfcb67 | 7.6 | lighter |
| 874 | Saffron Medium | #d6af5c | 7.8 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 887 | Sand Stone Medium Light | #d5b471 | 8.5 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 853 | Turf Light | #bea975 | 8.9 | more muted |
| 956 | Harvest Light | #d1bf8b | 10.0 | lighter and more muted |
| 886 | Sand Stone | #e7ce87 | 10.4 | much lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 279: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor yellow family, L* from 80 to 56.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 278 | Olive Green Light | 80.2 |
| 3 lighter | 887 | Sand Stone Medium Light | 74.8 |
| 2 lighter | 842 | Fern Green Light | 74.2 |
| 1 lighter | 874 | Saffron Medium | 73.4 |
| this color | 279 | Olive Green Medium Light | 71.0 |
| 1 darker | 945 | Harvest Medium | 68.4 |
| 2 darker | 943 | Wheat Medium | 67.4 |
| 3 darker | 907 | Saffron Dark | 60.4 |
| 4 darker | 843 | Fern Green | 55.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 279
One strand each of Anchor 278 and Anchor 907 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 945, ΔE 5.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 279 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 278 Olive Green Light + 1 × Anchor 907 Saffron Dark | #c3af4f | 1.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 891 Brass + 1 × Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light | #c2b653 | 2.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 874 Saffron Medium + 1 × Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light | #b6af46 | 2.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 279
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #bfaf4b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (yellow) | 681 | Forest Dark | 3.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 9.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 357 | Mocha Dark | 4.5:1 |
Working with Anchor 279
DMC 733 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 279. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 2.2 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 279 is number 23 of 28 in the Anchor yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 874 Saffron Medium and down to Anchor 945 Harvest Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 279 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.4:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Slime (ΔE 7.3), Hama 03 Yellow (ΔE 10.7) and Artkal S S109 Beige (ΔE 4.6); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 279?
DMC 733 Olive Green Medium is the closest DMC match to Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light (ΔE 2.2, very close). Runners-up: DMC 16 (ΔE 5.3) and DMC 581 (ΔE 6.6).
What color is Anchor 279?
Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light is a light, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #bfaf4b, RGB 191, 175, 75, L* 71.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 279?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 945 Harvest Medium is nearest (ΔE 5.1). From other brands, DMC 733 (ΔE 2.2) or Madeira 1414 (ΔE 2.1). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 278 and Anchor 907 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Anchor 279 in Perler beads?
Perler Slime (#c8c85c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 03 Yellow (ΔE 10.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 279?
Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale at ΔE 2.1 (very close), then Madeira 1610 at ΔE 4.2.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 945 Harvest Medium ΔE 5.1
- Anchor 842 Fern Green Light ΔE 7.0
- Anchor 278 Olive Green Light ΔE 7.6
- Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light ΔE 8.5
Anchor 279 in other brands
- DMC 733 Olive Green Medium ΔE 2.2
- Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale ΔE 2.1
- Perler Slime ΔE 7.3
- Hama 03 Yellow ΔE 10.7
- Artkal S S109 Beige ΔE 4.6
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 4.6