293 — Golden Yellow Light
Oranges family#F0D077
Need details on Anchor 293? This light, highly saturated orange shade (Golden Yellow Light) is hex #F0D077, RGB 240, 208, 119. 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.
About Anchor 293
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 293
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 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.
Anchor 293 (Golden Yellow Light) sits a hair from Anchor 295 (Golden Yellow Medium Light) (ΔE 1.92) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 293
Anchor threads that pair well with 293, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor293 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 293
Known as Golden Yellow Light, Anchor 293 is a light, highly saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. With a gentle and clear quality, this thread works beautifully in seasonal designs and pumpkins. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring marigolds and fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 293 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 293 is Golden Yellow Light — a light orange thread (hex #F0D077, RGB 240, 208, 119). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 293?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 293 (Golden Yellow Light) is DMC 745 (Yellow light pale) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 744 (Yellow pale, 82%) and DMC 3822 (Straw light, 81%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 293?
The closest Anchor threads to 293 are 295 Golden Yellow Medium Light (ΔE 1.92), 305 Topaz Very Light (ΔE 1.92), and 301 Burnt Orange Very Light (ΔE 3.52). 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 monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its 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 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.