Anchor 293 Jonquil Light
On screen, Anchor 293 Jonquil Light reads as a very light, rich yellow (#fce378). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 744 Yellow Pale at ΔE 3.6 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 111 Yellow Very Light at ΔE 1.8 (very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 293 Jonquil Light
#fce378 · RGB 252, 227, 120
Closest to Anchor 293 in other brands
- DMC 744 Yellow Pale ΔE 3.6 close
- Madeira 111 Yellow Very Light ΔE 1.8 very close
- Perler Pastel Yellow ΔE 6.1 similar
- Hama 103 Light Yellow ΔE 3.2 close
- Artkal S S52 Picasso ΔE 4.1 close
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 4.8 close
Anchor 293 color values
| Code | 293 |
|---|---|
| Name | Jonquil Light |
| Hex (screen) | #fce378 |
| RGB | 252, 227, 120 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 90.3, a* -4.6, b* 54.8 |
| HSL | 49°, 96 %, 73 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 4 of 28 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 90.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 744 Yellow Pale, ΔE 3.6 |
Anchor 293 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 293: the best is Madeira 111 at ΔE 1.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 744 | Yellow Pale | 3.6 | close |
| DMC | 726 | Topaz Light | 4.7 | close |
| DMC | 307 | Lemon | 5.8 | close |
| Madeira | 111 | Yellow Very Light | 1.8 | very close |
| Madeira | 103 | Lemon Medium | 2.2 | very close |
| Madeira | 110 | Topaz Ultra Very Light | 2.8 | very close |
| Perler | Pastel Yellow | code 80-19056 | 6.1 | similar |
| Perler | Yellow | code 80-19003 | 6.4 | similar |
| Hama | 103 | Light Yellow | 3.2 | close |
| Hama | 43 | Pastel Yellow | 6.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S52 | Picasso | 4.1 | close |
| Artkal S | S29 | Pastel Yellow | 5.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 4.8 | close |
| Nabbi | N14 | Yellow | 9.6 | similar |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 293
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 293; the nearest, Anchor 288 Canary Yellow Light, sits at ΔE 3.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | Canary Yellow Light | #fbeb69 | 3.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 295 | Jonquil Medium Light | #fdd951 | 4.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 289 | Canary Yellow Medium | #fbe950 | 5.4 | more saturated |
| 292 | Jonquil Very Light | #fceca0 | 5.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 301 | Citrus | #f5d484 | 5.8 | a little darker and more muted |
| 886 | Sand Stone | #e7ce87 | 7.2 | darker and more muted |
| 300 | Citrus Light | #f7dd9f | 7.7 | more muted |
| 297 | Jonquil Medium | #fcd01d | 8.4 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 293: lighter and darker yellow steps
3 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor yellow family, L* from 93 to 83.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lighter | 292 | Jonquil Very Light | 93.1 |
| 2 lighter | 288 | Canary Yellow Light | 92.1 |
| 1 lighter | 289 | Canary Yellow Medium | 91.4 |
| this color | 293 | Jonquil Light | 90.3 |
| 1 darker | 300 | Citrus Light | 88.9 |
| 2 darker | 295 | Jonquil Medium Light | 87.5 |
| 3 darker | 301 | Citrus | 86.1 |
| 4 darker | 886 | Sand Stone | 83.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 293
One strand each of Anchor 288 and Anchor 301 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 288, ΔE 3.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 293 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 288 Canary Yellow Light + 1 × Anchor 301 Citrus | #f8e077 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light + 1 × Anchor 290 Canary Yellow Medium | #fde175 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 295 Jonquil Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light | #fde380 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 293
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #fce378; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (yellow) | 681 | Forest Dark | 5.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 16.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 339 | Terra Cotta Medium | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 293
Substituting Anchor 293 takes care: DMC 744 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 3.6), and Madeira 111 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 1.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 293 is number 4 of 28 in the Anchor yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 289 Canary Yellow Medium and down to Anchor 300 Citrus Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 293 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 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 6.1), Hama 103 Light Yellow (ΔE 3.2) and Artkal S S52 Picasso (ΔE 4.1); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 293?
DMC 744 Yellow Pale is the closest DMC match to Anchor 293 Jonquil Light (ΔE 3.6, close). Runners-up: DMC 726 (ΔE 4.7) and DMC 307 (ΔE 5.8).
What color is Anchor 293?
Anchor 293 Jonquil Light is a very light, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #fce378, RGB 252, 227, 120, L* 90.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 293?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 288 Canary Yellow Light is nearest (ΔE 3.9). From other brands, DMC 744 (ΔE 3.6) or Madeira 111 (ΔE 1.8). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 288 and Anchor 301 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is Anchor 293 in Perler beads?
Perler Pastel Yellow (#e9e290) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.1 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 103 Light Yellow (ΔE 3.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 293?
Madeira 111 Yellow Very Light at ΔE 1.8 (very close), then Madeira 103 at ΔE 2.2.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
Anchor 293 in other brands
- Perler Pastel Yellow ΔE 6.1
- Hama 103 Light Yellow ΔE 3.2
- Artkal S S52 Picasso ΔE 4.1
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 4.8