681 — Green Grey
Yellows family#595439
Below: Anchor 681 (Green Grey), a medium-dark, muted yellow shade with hex #595439 and RGB 89, 84, 57. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 681
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 681
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 681
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 681
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 681
Anchor threads that pair well with 681, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor681 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 681
A medium-dark, muted entry in the yellows family, Anchor 681 carries the name Green Grey with warm gold tones. The muted and intense character of this shade lends itself well to stars and honey themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for wheat fields and daffodils in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 681?
Anchor 681 is called Green Grey. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #595439, RGB 89, 84, 57) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 681?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 681 (Green Grey) is DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark, 69%) and DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 681?
The closest Anchor threads to 681 are 861 Fern Green Dark (ΔE 4.73), 845 Khaki Green Medium Dark (ΔE 5.42), and 924 Yellow Green Very Dark (ΔE 6.54). These are useful substitutes when 681 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 681?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 681 (Green Grey) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 681 (Green Grey)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 681 has a contrast ratio of about 7.6:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.