Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium
Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium is a dark, soft green with the screen hex #4a5937. The closest DMC thread is DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark, very close at ΔE 2.8; in Madeira, use Madeira 2603 Nile Green Light (ΔE 3.4, close).
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Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium
#4a5937 · RGB 74, 89, 55
Closest to Anchor 861 in other brands
- DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark ΔE 2.8 very close
- Madeira 2603 Nile Green Light ΔE 3.4 close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 9.7 similar
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 10.3 loose
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 6.8 similar
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 9.2 similar
Anchor 861 color values
| Code | 861 |
|---|---|
| Name | Laurel Green Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #4a5937 |
| RGB | 74, 89, 55 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 35.7, a* -12.6, b* 17.8 |
| HSL | 86°, 24 %, 28 % |
| Color family | Green, 49 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 35.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark, ΔE 2.8 |
Anchor 861 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 861: the best is DMC 986 at ΔE 2.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | 2.8 | very close |
| DMC | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 4.8 | close |
| DMC | 935 | Avocado Green Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Madeira | 2603 | Nile Green Light | 3.4 | close |
| Madeira | 1514 | Gray Green Dark | 3.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | 5.1 | close |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 9.7 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 11.2 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 10.3 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 13.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 6.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 8.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 9.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 14.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 861
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 861; the nearest, Anchor 681 Forest Dark, sits at ΔE 5.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 681 | Forest Dark | #555733 | 5.2 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 262 | Loden Green Medium | #466633 | 6.5 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 269 | Avocado Dark | #37461e | 6.8 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 862 | Laurel Green Dark | #314424 | 7.4 | darker |
| 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | #3a5818 | 7.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 263 | Loden Green Dark | #2b451e | 8.2 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | #346544 | 8.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 845 | Fern Green Medium Dark | #615b20 | 10.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 861: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 43 to 26.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 267 | Avocado Medium | 43.4 |
| 3 lighter | 262 | Loden Green Medium | 39.7 |
| 2 lighter | 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | 38.6 |
| 1 lighter | 245 | Grass Green Dark | 38.1 |
| this color | 861 | Laurel Green Medium | 35.7 |
| 1 darker | 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | 33.9 |
| 2 darker | 269 | Avocado Dark | 27.5 |
| 3 darker | 862 | Laurel Green Dark | 26.5 |
| 4 darker | 263 | Loden Green Dark | 26.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 861
One strand each of Anchor 845 and Anchor 878 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 681, ΔE 5.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 861 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark | #4c5837 | 1.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark | #4a5733 | 1.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium + 1 × Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark | #4e5b37 | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 861
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #4a5937; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 259 | Loden Green Very Light | 5.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 7.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 397 | Gray Light | 4.2:1 |
How to use Anchor 861
DMC 986 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 861. It is a little darker, a ΔE of 2.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 861 is number 49 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark and down to Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 861 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.6:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 9.7), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 10.3) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 6.8); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 861?
DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium (ΔE 2.8, very close). Runners-up: DMC 936 (ΔE 4.8) and DMC 935 (ΔE 5.4).
What color is Anchor 861?
Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium is a dark, soft green in the green family: hex #4a5937, RGB 74, 89, 55, L* 35.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 861?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 681 Forest Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.2). From other brands, DMC 986 (ΔE 2.8) or Madeira 2603 (ΔE 3.4). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 845 and Anchor 878 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is Anchor 861 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 10.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 861?
Madeira 2603 Nile Green Light at ΔE 3.4 (close), then Madeira 1514 at ΔE 3.6.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 681 Forest Dark ΔE 5.2
- Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark ΔE 7.6
- Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark ΔE 8.8
- Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark ΔE 10.8
Anchor 861 in other brands
- DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark ΔE 2.8
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 9.7
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 10.3
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 6.8
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 9.2