290 — Lemon Dark
Yellows family#F3D33C
Anchor 290 (Lemon Dark) is a medium-light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex code #F3D33C and RGB values 243, 211, 60. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 290
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 290
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 290
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 290
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Anchor 290 (Lemon Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 290
Anchor threads that pair well with 290, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor290 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 290
Meet Anchor 290, Lemon Dark — a highly saturated, medium-light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its crisp and versatile presence shines in sunflowers and highlights alike. Pull this thread for warm backgrounds or golden accents when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 290 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 290 is Lemon Dark — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #F3D33C, RGB 243, 211, 60). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 290?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 290 (Lemon Dark) is DMC 726 (Topaz light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 307 (Lemon, 82%) and DMC 973 (Canary bright, 78%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 290?
The closest Anchor threads to 290 are 289 Lemon Medium (ΔE 5.26), 291 Canary Yellow Bright (ΔE 5.74), and 295 Golden Yellow Medium Light (ΔE 6.03). These are useful substitutes when 290 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 290 good for?
Anchor 290 (Lemon Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 290.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 290 (Lemon Dark)?
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, 290 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.