298 — Golden Yellow Dark
Oranges family#F6C12D
Need details on Anchor 298? This medium-light, highly saturated orange shade (Golden Yellow Dark) is hex #F6C12D, RGB 246, 193, 45. 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.
About Anchor 298
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 298
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 298
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 298
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 298 (Golden Yellow Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Anchor 291 (Canary Yellow Bright) is so near (ΔE 1.34), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 298
Anchor threads that pair well with 298, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor298 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-light member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced 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-light shade in the oranges family with hex #F6C12D and RGB 246, 193, 45. 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 444 (Lemon dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 743 (Yellow medium, 87%) and DMC 973 (Canary bright, 77%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 298?
The closest Anchor threads to 298 are 291 Canary Yellow Bright (ΔE 1.34), 297 Golden Yellow Medium (ΔE 2.88), and 302 Burnt Orange Light (ΔE 5.26). 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-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 298.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 298 (Golden Yellow 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, 298 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.