845 — Khaki Green Medium Dark
Yellows family
Below: Anchor 845 (Khaki Green Medium Dark), a dark, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #443E24 and RGB 68, 62, 36. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 845
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 845
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 845
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Anchor 856 (Yellow Green Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.23), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 845
Anchor threads that pair well with 845, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor 845 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 845
Anchor 845 is the floss known as Khaki Green Medium Dark: a moderately saturated, dark member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. The bold and dramatic character of this shade lends itself well to warm backgrounds and golden accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for stars and honey themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 845 look like?
Anchor 845 (Khaki Green Medium Dark) is a dark shade in the yellows family with hex #443E24 and RGB 68, 62, 36. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 845?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 845 (Khaki Green Medium Dark) is DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark, 63%) and DMC 935 (Avocado Green dark, 60%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 845?
The closest Anchor threads to 845 are 856 Yellow Green Medium (ΔE 2.23), 681 Green Grey (ΔE 4.09), and 281 Yellow Green Dark (ΔE 5.94). These are useful substitutes when 845 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 845?
Reach for Anchor 845 (Khaki Green Medium Dark) when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 845.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 845 (Khaki Green Medium Dark)?
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, 845 has a contrast ratio of about 10.7:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.