842 — Khaki Green Light
Yellows family
Looking up Anchor 842? It's Khaki Green Light, a medium-light yellow shade (#C4BE9C / RGB 196, 190, 156). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 842
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 842
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 842
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Because Anchor 956 (Yellow Green Ultra Very Light) is so near (ΔE 1.4), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 842
Anchor threads that pair well with 842, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor 842 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 842
Anchor 842 (Khaki Green Light) is a medium-light, muted shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Expect a balanced and quiet look that suits canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching highlights or warm backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 842 look like?
Anchor 842 (Khaki Green Light) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #C4BE9C and RGB 196, 190, 156. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 842?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 842 (Khaki Green Light) is DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green, 70%) and DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 66%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 842?
The closest Anchor threads to 842 are 956 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 1.4), 852 Avocado Ultra Very Light (ΔE 2.98), and 887 Yellow Beige Medium (ΔE 5.46). These are useful substitutes when 842 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 842?
Reach for Anchor 842 (Khaki Green Light) when your project calls for wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 842.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 842 (Khaki Green 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, 842 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.2:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.