293 — Golden Yellow Light
Yellows family
Need details on Anchor 293? This medium-light, highly saturated yellow shade (Golden Yellow Light) is hex #F8D86C, RGB 248, 216, 108. 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 293
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 293
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 293
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 293 (Golden Yellow Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 293
Anchor threads that pair well with 293, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor 293 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 293
Known as Golden Yellow Light, Anchor 293 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. With a crisp and versatile 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 293 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 293 is Golden Yellow Light — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #F8D86C, RGB 248, 216, 108). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 293?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 293 (Golden Yellow Light) is DMC 744 (Yellow pale) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 727 (Topaz very light, 85%) and DMC 745 (Yellow light pale, 81%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 293?
The closest Anchor threads to 293 are 295 Golden Yellow Medium Light (ΔE 4.38), 292 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 4.84), and 289 Lemon Medium (ΔE 5.63). These are useful substitutes when 293 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 293 good for?
Anchor 293 (Golden Yellow Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. 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 293.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 293 (Golden Yellow 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, 293 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 15:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.