280 — Yellow Green
Yellows family
Anchor 280 — Yellow Green — has hex #807138 and RGB 128, 113, 56. This medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 280
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 280
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 280
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 280
Anchor threads that pair well with 280, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor 280 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 280
Known as Yellow Green, Anchor 280 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. It has a rich and grounded feel that suits golden accents and stars particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with honey themes or wheat fields for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 280 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 280 is Yellow Green — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #807138, RGB 128, 113, 56). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 280?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 280 (Yellow Green) is DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 370 (Mustard medium, 86%) and DMC 371 (Mustard, 75%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 280?
The closest Anchor threads to 280 are 843 Khaki Green Medium Light (ΔE 4.72), 854 Avocado Light (ΔE 7.05), and 855 Avocado Medium (ΔE 7.06). These are useful substitutes when 280 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 280 good for?
Anchor 280 (Yellow Green) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 280.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 280 (Yellow Green)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 280 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.