860 — Fern Green Medium
Yellows family#7B7E63
Anchor 860 (Fern Green Medium) is a medium, subdued yellow shade with hex code #7B7E63 and RGB values 123, 126, 99. 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.
About Anchor 860
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 860
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 860
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 860
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 860
Anchor threads that pair well with 860, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor860 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 860
Known as Fern Green Medium, Anchor 860 is a medium, subdued shade sitting in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. This thread brings a restrained and earthy presence to projects featuring golden accents or stars. Look for it in charts that feature honey themes or wheat fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 860 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 860 is Fern Green Medium — a medium yellow thread (hex #7B7E63, RGB 123, 126, 99). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 860?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 860 (Fern Green Medium) is DMC 522 (Fern Green) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium, 74%) and DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium, 72%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 860?
The closest Anchor threads to 860 are 8581 Beaver Grey Medium (ΔE 3.34), 859 Fern Green Light (ΔE 7.67), and 267 Avocado Green Medium (ΔE 8.59). These are useful substitutes when 860 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 860 good for?
Anchor 860 (Fern Green Medium) 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 860.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 860 (Fern Green Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 860 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.