859 — Fern Green Light
Yellows family#919375
Looking up Anchor 859? It's Fern Green Light, a medium yellow shade (#919375 / RGB 145, 147, 117). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 859
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 859
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 859
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 859
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 859
Anchor threads that pair well with 859, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor859 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 859
Known as Fern Green Light, Anchor 859 is a medium, subdued shade sitting in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Expect a restrained and earthy look that suits golden accents, stars, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching honey themes or wheat fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 859 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 859 is Fern Green Light — a medium yellow thread (hex #919375, RGB 145, 147, 117). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 859?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 859 (Fern Green Light) is DMC 523 (Fern Green light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 75%) and DMC 524 (Fern Green very light, 75%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 859?
The closest Anchor threads to 859 are 843 Khaki Green Medium Light (ΔE 7.6), 860 Fern Green Medium (ΔE 7.67), and 1040 Beaver Grey Dark (ΔE 8.79). 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 bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 859 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.6:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.