853 — Avocado Very Light
Yellows family
Anchor 853 (Avocado Very Light) is a medium, muted yellow shade with hex code #91886B and RGB values 145, 136, 107. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 853
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 853
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 853
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 853
Anchor threads that pair well with 853, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor 853 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 853
Known as Avocado Very Light, Anchor 853 is a medium, muted shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. This thread brings a restrained and earthy presence to projects featuring rubber duck designs or bumblebee patterns. Look for it in charts that feature canary themes or sunflowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 853 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 853 is Avocado Very Light — a medium yellow thread (hex #91886B, RGB 145, 136, 107). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 853?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 853 (Avocado Very Light) is DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 83%) and DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark, 75%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 853?
The closest Anchor threads to 853 are 899 Brown Grey Light (ΔE 8.36), 843 Khaki Green Medium Light (ΔE 8.54), and 945 Yellow Green Very Light (ΔE 8.74). These are useful substitutes when 853 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 853 good for?
Anchor 853 (Avocado Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring stars, honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils. 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 853.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 853 (Avocado Very 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, 853 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 5.9:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.