279 — Lime Green
Yellows family
Need details on Anchor 279? This medium, moderately saturated yellow shade (Lime Green) is hex #AB9B47, RGB 171, 155, 71. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 279
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 279
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 279
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 279
Anchor threads that pair well with 279, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor 279 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 279
Known as Lime Green, Anchor 279 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. With a steady and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in golden accents and stars. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring honey themes and wheat fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 279 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 279 is Lime Green — a medium yellow thread (hex #AB9B47, RGB 171, 155, 71). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 279?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 279 (Lime Green) is DMC 734 (Olive Green light) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 166 (Moss Green medium light, 69%) and DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 66%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 279?
The closest Anchor threads to 279 are 945 Yellow Green Very Light (ΔE 5.13), 254 Forest Green Very Light (ΔE 8.96), and 874 Gold Very Light (ΔE 9.22). These are useful substitutes when 279 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 279 good for?
Anchor 279 (Lime Green) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 279.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 279 (Lime Green)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 279 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.