Anchor 842 Fern Green Light
On screen, Anchor 842 Fern Green Light reads as a light, rich yellow (#c1b879). The closest DMC thread is DMC 734 Olive Green Light, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale (ΔE 4.9, close).
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Anchor 842 Fern Green Light
#c1b879 · RGB 193, 184, 121
Closest to Anchor 842 in other brands
- DMC 734 Olive Green Light ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale ΔE 4.9 close
- Perler Mocha ΔE 8.1 similar
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 12.3 loose
- Artkal S S108 Seashell Beige ΔE 3.3 close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 5.9 close
Anchor 842 color values
| Code | 842 |
|---|---|
| Name | Fern Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #c1b879 |
| RGB | 193, 184, 121 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 74.2, a* -6.2, b* 33.2 |
| HSL | 53°, 37 %, 62 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 21 of 28 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 74.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 734 Olive Green Light, ΔE 2.7 |
Anchor 842 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 842: the best is DMC 734 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 734 | Olive Green Light | 2.7 | very close |
| DMC | 3013 | Khaki Green Light | 3.4 | close |
| DMC | 372 | Mustard Light | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1414 | Avocado Green Pale | 4.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 2206 | Avocado Very Light | 6.0 | close |
| Perler | Mocha | code 80-15239 | 8.1 | similar |
| Perler | Slime | code 80-15259 | 8.1 | similar |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 12.3 | loose |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 13.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S108 | Seashell Beige | 3.3 | close |
| Artkal S | S109 | Beige | 5.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 5.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 13.1 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 842
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 842; the nearest, Anchor 956 Harvest Light, sits at ΔE 4.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 956 | Harvest Light | #d1bf8b | 4.7 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 853 | Turf Light | #bea975 | 5.9 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 264 | Avocado Very Light | #b5c382 | 6.9 | a little lighter |
| 279 | Olive Green Medium Light | #bfaf4b | 7.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 945 | Harvest Medium | #bea558 | 7.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 887 | Sand Stone Medium Light | #d5b471 | 7.5 | slightly more saturated |
| 278 | Olive Green Light | #cfcb67 | 7.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 886 | Sand Stone | #e7ce87 | 8.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 842: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor yellow family, L* from 86 to 56.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 301 | Citrus | 86.1 |
| 3 lighter | 886 | Sand Stone | 83.4 |
| 2 lighter | 942 | Wheat Light | 80.8 |
| 1 lighter | 278 | Olive Green Light | 80.2 |
| this color | 842 | Fern Green Light | 74.2 |
| 1 darker | 279 | Olive Green Medium Light | 71.0 |
| 2 darker | 945 | Harvest Medium | 68.4 |
| 3 darker | 943 | Wheat Medium | 67.4 |
| 4 darker | 843 | Fern Green | 55.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 842
One strand each of Anchor 887 and Anchor 260 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 956, ΔE 4.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 842 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 260 Loden Green Light | #bdb474 | 1.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light + 1 × Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light | #c6bc7a | 1.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 265 Avocado Light + 1 × Anchor 372 Desert Light | #c2b872 | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 842
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c1b879; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (yellow) | 681 | Forest Dark | 3.7:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 10.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 358 | Coffee | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 842
DMC 734 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 842. It is a little lighter and slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 842 is number 21 of 28 in the Anchor yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 278 Olive Green Light and down to Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 842 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 10.4:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Mocha (ΔE 8.1), Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 12.3) and Artkal S S108 Seashell Beige (ΔE 3.3); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 842?
DMC 734 Olive Green Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 842 Fern Green Light (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3013 (ΔE 3.4) and DMC 372 (ΔE 5.1).
What color is Anchor 842?
Anchor 842 Fern Green Light is a light, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #c1b879, RGB 193, 184, 121, L* 74.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 842?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 956 Harvest Light is nearest (ΔE 4.7). From other brands, DMC 734 (ΔE 2.7) or Madeira 1414 (ΔE 4.9). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 887 and Anchor 260 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is Anchor 842 in Perler beads?
Perler Mocha (#c8b693) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.1 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 12.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 842?
Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale at ΔE 4.9 (close), then Madeira 1409 at ΔE 5.3.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light ΔE 6.9
- Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light ΔE 7.0
- Anchor 945 Harvest Medium ΔE 7.2
- Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light ΔE 7.5
- Anchor 278 Olive Green Light ΔE 7.5
Anchor 842 in other brands
- DMC 734 Olive Green Light ΔE 2.7
- Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale ΔE 4.9
- Perler Mocha ΔE 8.1
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 12.3
- Artkal S S108 Seashell Beige ΔE 3.3
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 5.9