Anchor 305 Topaz Light
On screen, Anchor 305 Topaz Light reads as a light, vivid yellow (#f9c654). The closest DMC thread is DMC 19 Autumn Gold Medium Light, very close at ΔE 1.5; in Madeira, use Madeira 108 Topaz Light (ΔE 3.0, very close).
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Anchor 305 Topaz Light
#f9c654 · RGB 249, 198, 84
Closest to Anchor 305 in other brands
- DMC 19 Autumn Gold Medium Light ΔE 1.5 very close
- Madeira 108 Topaz Light ΔE 3.0 very close
- Perler Rich Butter ΔE 2.6 very close
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 7.1 similar
- Artkal S S48 Corn ΔE 3.5 close
- Nabbi N14 Yellow ΔE 6.2 similar
Anchor 305 color values
| Code | 305 |
|---|---|
| Name | Topaz Light |
| Hex (screen) | #f9c654 |
| RGB | 249, 198, 84 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 82.5, a* 6.5, b* 62.1 |
| HSL | 41°, 93 %, 65 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 12 of 28 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 82.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 19 Autumn Gold Medium Light, ΔE 1.5 |
Anchor 305 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 305: the best is DMC 19 at ΔE 1.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 19 | Autumn Gold Medium Light | 1.5 | very close |
| DMC | 725 | Topaz Medium Light | 2.4 | very close |
| DMC | 743 | Yellow Medium | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 108 | Topaz Light | 3.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 109 | Topaz Very Light | 3.9 | close |
| Madeira | 113 | Yellow Medium | 4.7 | close |
| Perler | Rich Butter | code 80-15274 | 2.6 | very close |
| Perler | Sunflower | code 80-15268 | 7.5 | similar |
| Hama | 14 | Transparent Yellow | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 03 | Yellow | 7.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S48 | Corn | 3.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S27 | Yellow | 5.4 | close |
| Nabbi | N14 | Yellow | 6.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 12.4 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 305
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 305; the nearest, Anchor 302 Citrus Medium Light, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | Citrus Medium Light | #fabd48 | 3.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 891 | Brass | #eabd6f | 5.7 | a little darker and more muted |
| 298 | Jonquil Dark | #fbb51e | 5.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 291 | Canary Yellow Dark | #fccd0d | 6.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 297 | Jonquil Medium | #fcd01d | 6.5 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 295 | Jonquil Medium Light | #fdd951 | 6.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 301 | Citrus | #f5d484 | 6.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 942 | Wheat Light | #eac381 | 7.5 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading Anchor 305: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor yellow family, L* from 88 to 78.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 295 | Jonquil Medium Light | 87.5 |
| 3 lighter | 301 | Citrus | 86.1 |
| 2 lighter | 297 | Jonquil Medium | 84.9 |
| 1 lighter | 291 | Canary Yellow Dark | 84.2 |
| this color | 305 | Topaz Light | 82.5 |
| 1 darker | 942 | Wheat Light | 80.8 |
| 2 darker | 302 | Citrus Medium Light | 80.3 |
| 3 darker | 891 | Brass | 79.1 |
| 4 darker | 298 | Jonquil Dark | 78.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 305
One strand each of Anchor 297 and Anchor 311 models at ΔE 0.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 302, ΔE 3.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 305 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 297 Jonquil Medium + 1 × Anchor 311 Tangerine Very Light | #f8c554 | 0.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 291 Canary Yellow Dark + 1 × Anchor 311 Tangerine Very Light | #f8c452 | 0.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 293 Jonquil Light + 1 × Anchor 306 Topaz Medium Light | #f5c65d | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 305
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f9c654; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Anchor 305
DMC 19 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 305. It is slightly more muted, a ΔE of 1.5 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 305 is number 12 of 28 in the Anchor yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 291 Canary Yellow Dark and down to Anchor 942 Wheat Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 305 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.2:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Rich Butter (ΔE 2.6), Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 7.1) and Artkal S S48 Corn (ΔE 3.5); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 305?
DMC 19 Autumn Gold Medium Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 305 Topaz Light (ΔE 1.5, very close). Runners-up: DMC 725 (ΔE 2.4) and DMC 743 (ΔE 4.2).
What color is Anchor 305?
Anchor 305 Topaz Light is a light, vivid yellow in the yellow family: hex #f9c654, RGB 249, 198, 84, L* 82.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 305?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 302 Citrus Medium Light is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, DMC 19 (ΔE 1.5) or Madeira 108 (ΔE 3.0). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 297 and Anchor 311 models at ΔE 0.3.
What is Anchor 305 in Perler beads?
Perler Rich Butter (#f6ca69) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 2.6 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 7.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 305?
Madeira 108 Topaz Light at ΔE 3.0 (very close), then Madeira 109 at ΔE 3.9.
Related
Anchor 305 in other brands
- Perler Rich Butter ΔE 2.6
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 7.1
- Artkal S S48 Corn ΔE 3.5
- Nabbi N14 Yellow ΔE 6.2