281 — Yellow Green Dark
Yellows family#77662C
Need details on Anchor 281? This medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow shade (Yellow Green Dark) is hex #77662C, RGB 119, 102, 44. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 281
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 281
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 281
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 281
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 281
Anchor threads that pair well with 281, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor281 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 281
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the yellows family, Anchor 281 carries the name Yellow Green Dark with warm gold tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and deep, perfect for stars and honey themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on wheat fields and daffodils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 281?
Anchor 281 is called Yellow Green Dark. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #77662C, RGB 119, 102, 44) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 281?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 281 (Yellow Green Dark) is DMC 370 (Mustard medium) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 79%) and DMC 831 (Golden Olive medium, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 281?
The closest Anchor threads to 281 are 924 Yellow Green Very Dark (ΔE 5.1), 856 Yellow Green Medium (ΔE 5.85), and 845 Khaki Green Medium Dark (ΔE 5.99). These are useful substitutes when 281 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 281?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 281 (Yellow Green Dark) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 281 (Yellow Green Dark)?
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, 281 has a contrast ratio of about 5.6:1 on white fabric and 3.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.