843 — Khaki Green Medium Light
Yellows family#9B935C
Anchor 843 — Khaki Green Medium Light — has hex #9B935C and RGB 155, 147, 92. This medium, muted yellow thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 843
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 843
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 843
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 843
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 843
Anchor threads that pair well with 843, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor843 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 843
Meet Anchor 843, Khaki Green Medium Light — a muted, medium thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its tone is restrained and earthy, making it a popular choice for sunflowers and highlights. It pairs nicely in designs that call for warm backgrounds or golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 843 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 843 is Khaki Green Medium Light — a medium yellow thread (hex #9B935C, RGB 155, 147, 92). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 843?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 843 (Khaki Green Medium Light) is DMC 372 (Mustard light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light, 80%) and DMC 3364 (Pine Green, 66%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 843?
The closest Anchor threads to 843 are 854 Avocado Light (ΔE 7.04), 266 Avocado Green Light (ΔE 7.13), and 859 Fern Green Light (ΔE 7.6). These are useful substitutes when 843 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 843 good for?
Anchor 843 (Khaki Green Medium Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 843.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 843 (Khaki Green Medium Light)?
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, 843 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.7:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.