288 — Lemon Light
Yellows family
Anchor 288 (Lemon Light) is a light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex code #FFF472 and RGB values 255, 244, 114. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 288
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 288
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 288
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Anchor 288 (Lemon Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 288
Anchor threads that pair well with 288, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor 288 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 288
Anchor 288 (Lemon Light) is a light, highly saturated shade in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. This thread brings a soft and lively presence to projects featuring canary themes or sunflowers. Look for it in charts that feature highlights or warm backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 288 look like?
Anchor 288 (Lemon Light) is a light shade in the yellows family with hex #FFF472 and RGB 255, 244, 114. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 288?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 288 (Lemon Light) is DMC 445 (Lemon light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 727 (Topaz very light, 74%) and DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light, 68%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 288?
The closest Anchor threads to 288 are 289 Lemon Medium (ΔE 4.17), 292 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 6.58), and 293 Golden Yellow Light (ΔE 8.08). These are useful substitutes when 288 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 288?
Reach for Anchor 288 (Lemon Light) when your project calls for wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 288.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 288 (Lemon Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 288 has a contrast ratio of about 1.1:1 on white fabric and 18.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.