856 — Yellow Green Medium
Browns family#806E47
Need details on Anchor 856? This medium-dark, muted brown shade (Yellow Green Medium) is hex #806E47, RGB 128, 110, 71. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 856
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 856
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 856
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 856
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Anchor 856 (Yellow Green Medium) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 856
Anchor threads that pair well with 856, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor856 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 856
Meet Anchor 856, Yellow Green Medium — a muted, medium-dark thread in the browns family with golden brown tones. Stitchers describe its character as somber and rich, perfect for tree trunks and earth tones. It blends comfortably into projects centered on animal fur and warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 856 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 856 is Yellow Green Medium — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #806E47, RGB 128, 110, 71). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 856?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 856 (Yellow Green Medium) is DMC 370 (Mustard medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium, 75%) and DMC 371 (Mustard, 72%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 856?
The closest Anchor threads to 856 are 281 Yellow Green Dark (ΔE 5.85), 844 Khaki Green Medium (ΔE 5.93), and 1085 Taupe Dark (ΔE 6.3). These are useful substitutes when 856 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 856 good for?
Anchor 856 (Yellow Green Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark 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 856.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 856 (Yellow Green Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 856 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.