Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark
Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark (#615b20) is a dark, rich brown. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark at ΔE 7.4 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1607 Khaki Green Dark at ΔE 4.2 (close).
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Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark
#615b20 · RGB 97, 91, 32
Closest to Anchor 845 in other brands
- DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark ΔE 7.4 similar
- Madeira 1607 Khaki Green Dark ΔE 4.2 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 7.3 similar
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 11.6 loose
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 9.2 similar
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 18.2 loose
Anchor 845 color values
| Code | 845 |
|---|---|
| Name | Fern Green Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #615b20 |
| RGB | 97, 91, 32 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.1, a* -5.7, b* 33.8 |
| HSL | 54°, 50 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Brown, 36 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark, ΔE 7.4 |
Anchor 845 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 845: the best is Madeira 1607 at ΔE 4.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 7.4 | similar |
| DMC | 935 | Avocado Green Dark | 9.4 | similar |
| DMC | 937 | Avocado Green Medium | 9.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 1607 | Khaki Green Dark | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1608 | Green Dark | 6.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 2112 | Avocado Dark | 6.5 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 18.9 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 11.6 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 15.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 9.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 10.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 18.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 18.9 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 845
1 other Anchor color within ΔE 3 of Anchor 845, led by Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark at ΔE 2.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 924 | Olive Green Very Dark | #5e590e | 2.6 | more saturated |
| 281 | Olive Green Dark | #75672c | 5.7 | lighter |
| 681 | Forest Dark | #555733 | 6.8 | a little darker and more muted |
| 856 | Turf Dark | #7c6a2f | 7.7 | lighter |
| 393 | Linen Dark | #766139 | 8.5 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 846 | Fern Green Dark | #46410b | 8.9 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | #5f4d31 | 10.7 | a little darker and more muted |
| 861 | Laurel Green Medium | #4a5937 | 10.8 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading Anchor 845: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor brown family, L* from 50 to 27.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 844 | Fern Green Medium | 49.6 |
| 3 lighter | 856 | Turf Dark | 45.4 |
| 2 lighter | 281 | Olive Green Dark | 43.7 |
| 1 lighter | 393 | Linen Dark | 42.3 |
| this color | 845 | Fern Green Medium Dark | 38.1 |
| 1 darker | 924 | Olive Green Very Dark | 37.0 |
| 2 darker | 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | 33.9 |
| 3 darker | 273 | Stone Gray Dark | 33.0 |
| 4 darker | 846 | Fern Green Dark | 27.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 845
One strand each of Anchor 277 and Anchor 262 models at ΔE 1.6, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 924, ΔE 2.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 845 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark + 1 × Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium | #655f27 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 856 Turf Dark + 1 × Anchor 269 Avocado Dark | #615a27 | 1.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 267 Avocado Medium + 1 × Anchor 889 Sand Stone Medium Dark | #635f1d | 1.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 845
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #615b20; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 1045 | Toast Light | 2.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 6.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 234 | Charcoal Gray Light | 4.5:1 |
Working with Anchor 845
Substituting Anchor 845 takes care: DMC 936 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 7.4), and Madeira 1607 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 845 is number 36 of 59 in the Anchor brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 393 Linen Dark and down to Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 924, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 845 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 7.3), Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 11.6) and Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold (ΔE 9.2); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 845?
DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark (ΔE 7.4, similar). Runners-up: DMC 935 (ΔE 9.4) and DMC 937 (ΔE 9.6).
What color is Anchor 845?
Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark is a dark, rich brown in the brown family: hex #615b20, RGB 97, 91, 32, L* 38.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 845?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 2.6). From other brands, DMC 936 (ΔE 7.4) or Madeira 1607 (ΔE 4.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 277 and Anchor 262 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is Anchor 845 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 11.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 845?
Madeira 1607 Khaki Green Dark at ΔE 4.2 (close), then Madeira 1608 at ΔE 6.4.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark ΔE 2.6
- Anchor 681 Forest Dark ΔE 6.8
- Anchor 846 Fern Green Dark ΔE 8.9
- Anchor 904 Mocha Brown Dark ΔE 10.7
- Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium ΔE 10.8
Anchor 845 in other brands
- DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark ΔE 7.4
- Perler Olive ΔE 7.3
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 11.6
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 9.2
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 18.2