859 — Fern Green Light
Greens family
Looking up Anchor 859? It's Fern Green Light, a medium green shade (#6F7D63 / RGB 111, 125, 99). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 859
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 859
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 859
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 859
Anchor threads that pair well with 859, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor 859 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 859
Known as Fern Green Light, Anchor 859 is a medium, subdued shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a restrained and earthy look that suits landscape details, ferns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching herb gardens or forest canopies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 859 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 859 is Fern Green Light — a medium green thread (hex #6F7D63, RGB 111, 125, 99). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 859?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 859 (Fern Green Light) is DMC 522 (Fern Green) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium, 77%) and DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium, 65%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 859?
The closest Anchor threads to 859 are 243 Pistachio Green Medium Dark (ΔE 7.5), 261 Laurel Green Medium (ΔE 7.76), and 215 Misty Green Light (ΔE 7.91). These are useful substitutes when 859 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 859 good for?
Anchor 859 (Fern Green Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. 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 859.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 859 (Fern Green Light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 859 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.