842 — Khaki Green Light
Yellows family#C8C398
Looking up Anchor 842? It's Khaki Green Light, a medium-light yellow shade (#C8C398 / RGB 200, 195, 152). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 842
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 842
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 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 260 (Laurel Green Light) is so near (ΔE 2.22), 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
Anchor842 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 842
Anchor 842 (Khaki Green Light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Expect a balanced and versatile 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 #C8C398 and RGB 200, 195, 152. 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 3047 (Yellow Beige light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 72%) and DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium, 65%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 842?
The closest Anchor threads to 842 are 260 Laurel Green Light (ΔE 2.22), 264 Avocado Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.71), and 852 Avocado Ultra Very Light (ΔE 6.24). 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 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.