843 — Khaki Green Medium Light
Yellows family
Anchor 843 — Khaki Green Medium Light — has hex #7D754C and RGB 125, 117, 76. This medium-dark, 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 843
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 843
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 843
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 843
Anchor threads that pair well with 843, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor 843 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 843
Meet Anchor 843, Khaki Green Medium Light — a muted, medium-dark thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its tone is somber and rich, 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-dark yellow thread (hex #7D754C, RGB 125, 117, 76). 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 3012 (Khaki Green medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 370 (Mustard medium, 73%) and DMC 371 (Mustard, 70%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 843?
The closest Anchor threads to 843 are 854 Avocado Light (ΔE 4.09), 280 Yellow Green (ΔE 4.72), and 855 Avocado Medium (ΔE 6.98). 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-dark 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 843 has a contrast ratio of about 4.6:1 on white fabric and 4.5:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.