855 — Avocado Medium
Browns family#998052
Anchor 855 — Avocado Medium — has hex #998052 and RGB 153, 128, 82. This medium, moderately saturated brown thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 855
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 855
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 855
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 855
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Anchor 855 (Avocado Medium) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 855
Anchor threads that pair well with 855, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor855 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 855
Anchor 855 (Avocado Medium) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with golden brown tones. It has a rich and warm feel that suits gingerbread themes and tree trunks particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with earth tones or animal fur for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 855 look like?
Anchor 855 (Avocado Medium) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #998052 and RGB 153, 128, 82. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 855?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 855 (Avocado Medium) is DMC 612 (Drab Brown light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 371 (Mustard, 83%) and DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 72%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 855?
The closest Anchor threads to 855 are 1085 Taupe Dark (ΔE 5.94), 888 Hazelnut Brown Light (ΔE 6.43), and 832 Drab Brown Medium (ΔE 6.87). These are useful substitutes when 855 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 855?
Reach for Anchor 855 (Avocado Medium) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 855.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 855 (Avocado Medium)?
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, 855 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.