298 — Golden Yellow Dark
Oranges family
Need details on Anchor 298? This medium, highly saturated orange shade (Golden Yellow Dark) is hex #F7A613, RGB 247, 166, 19. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 298
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 298
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 298
Anchor threads that pair well with 298, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor 298 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 298
Anchor 298 is the floss known as Golden Yellow Dark: a highly saturated, medium member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as rich and lively, perfect for fox designs and fall harvest scenes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 298 look like?
Anchor 298 (Golden Yellow Dark) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #F7A613 and RGB 247, 166, 19. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 298?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 298 (Golden Yellow Dark) is DMC 972 (Canary deep) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 742 (Tangerine light, 86%) and DMC 728 (Golden Yellow, 82%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 298?
The closest Anchor threads to 298 are 291 Canary Yellow Bright (ΔE 5.07), 306 Gold (ΔE 5.3), and 302 Burnt Orange Light (ΔE 5.33). These are useful substitutes when 298 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 298?
Reach for Anchor 298 (Golden Yellow Dark) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 298.