Anchor 907 Saffron Dark
Anchor 907 Saffron Dark is a medium, vivid yellow with the screen hex #b68b28. The closest DMC thread is DMC 680 Old Gold Dark, very close at ΔE 2.5; in Madeira, use Madeira 2203 Old Gold (ΔE 4.6, close).
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Anchor 907 Saffron Dark
#b68b28 · RGB 182, 139, 40
Closest to Anchor 907 in other brands
- DMC 680 Old Gold Dark ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 2203 Old Gold ΔE 4.6 close
- Perler Honey ΔE 10.1 loose
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 10.8 loose
- Artkal S S110 Beach Beige ΔE 7.5 similar
- Nabbi N29 Gold ΔE 13.0 loose
Anchor 907 color values
| Code | 907 |
|---|---|
| Name | Saffron Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #b68b28 |
| RGB | 182, 139, 40 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 60.4, a* 7.0, b* 55.6 |
| HSL | 42°, 64 %, 44 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 26 of 28 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 60.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 680 Old Gold Dark, ΔE 2.5 |
Anchor 907 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 907: the best is DMC 680 at ΔE 2.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 680 | Old Gold Dark | 2.5 | very close |
| DMC | 3829 | Old Gold Very Dark | 4.1 | close |
| DMC | 783 | Topaz Medium | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 2203 | Old Gold | 4.6 | close |
| Madeira | 2209 | Gold Medium | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 2510 | Golden Yellow Dark | 6.0 | close |
| Perler | Honey | code 80-15249 | 10.1 | loose |
| Perler | Butterscotch | code 80-19090 | 13.9 | loose |
| Hama | 14 | Transparent Yellow | 10.8 | loose |
| Hama | 61 | Gold | 11.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S110 | Beach Beige | 7.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S92 | Dandelion | 7.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N29 | Gold | 13.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N20 | Light Brown | 13.6 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 907
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 907; the nearest, Anchor 888 Sand Stone Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 5.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 888 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | #a98038 | 5.4 | a little darker and more muted |
| 890 | Brass Light | #d1943f | 7.3 | lighter |
| 943 | Wheat Medium | #c99d57 | 7.5 | lighter and more muted |
| 901 | Tawny Medium | #b67a27 | 7.8 | a little darker |
| 854 | Turf Medium Light | #a28d53 | 8.4 | more muted |
| 373 | Desert Medium | #c4975e | 8.7 | lighter and more muted |
| 855 | Turf Medium | #997f43 | 8.7 | darker and more muted |
| 945 | Harvest Medium | #bea558 | 9.2 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 907: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 2 darker steps from the Anchor yellow family, L* from 73 to 36.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 907
One strand each of Anchor 307 and Anchor 843 models at ΔE 2.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 888, ΔE 5.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 907 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 307 Topaz Medium + 1 × Anchor 843 Fern Green | #ba8c36 | 2.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 280 Olive Green Medium + 1 × Anchor 307 Topaz Medium | #c08e2f | 2.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 308 Topaz Medium Dark | #be9339 | 2.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 907
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #b68b28; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (yellow) | 292 | Jonquil Very Light | 2.6:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 6.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 380 | Fudge | 4.5:1 |
How to use Anchor 907
DMC 680 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 907. It is more saturated, a ΔE of 2.5 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 907 is number 26 of 28 in the Anchor yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 943 Wheat Medium and down to Anchor 843 Fern Green. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 907 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 6.7:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Honey (ΔE 10.1), Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 10.8) and Artkal S S110 Beach Beige (ΔE 7.5); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 907?
DMC 680 Old Gold Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 907 Saffron Dark (ΔE 2.5, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3829 (ΔE 4.1) and DMC 783 (ΔE 5.7).
What color is Anchor 907?
Anchor 907 Saffron Dark is a medium, vivid yellow in the yellow family: hex #b68b28, RGB 182, 139, 40, L* 60.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 907?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 888 Sand Stone Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.4). From other brands, DMC 680 (ΔE 2.5) or Madeira 2203 (ΔE 4.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 307 and Anchor 843 models at ΔE 2.3.
What is Anchor 907 in Perler beads?
Perler Honey (#da8c2c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.1 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 10.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 907?
Madeira 2203 Old Gold at ΔE 4.6 (close), then Madeira 2209 at ΔE 5.3.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 945 Harvest Medium ΔE 9.2
Anchor 907 in other brands
- Perler Honey ΔE 10.1
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 10.8
- Artkal S S110 Beach Beige ΔE 7.5
- Nabbi N29 Gold ΔE 13.0