861 — Fern Green Dark
Yellows family#52563E
Looking up Anchor 861? It's Fern Green Dark, a medium-dark yellow shade (#52563E / RGB 82, 86, 62). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 861
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 861
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 861
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 861
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 861
Anchor threads that pair well with 861, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor861 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 861
A medium-dark, muted entry in the yellows family, Anchor 861 carries the name Fern Green Dark with lemon-toned tones. The shade reads as muted and intense — a go-to choice for stars and honey themes. It also turns up in patterns built around wheat fields and daffodils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 861?
Anchor 861 is called Fern Green Dark. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #52563E, RGB 82, 86, 62) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 861?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 861 (Fern Green Dark) is DMC 645 (Beaver Grey very dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark, 78%) and DMC 3362 (Pine Green dark, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 861?
The closest Anchor threads to 861 are 681 Green Grey (ΔE 4.73), 269 Avocado Green Very Dark (ΔE 5.77), and 268 Avocado Green Dark (ΔE 6.09). These are useful substitutes when 861 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 861?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 861 (Fern Green Dark) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 861 (Fern Green Dark)?
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, 861 has a contrast ratio of about 7.6:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.