874 — Gold Very Light
Browns family
Anchor 874 — Gold Very Light — has hex #B39360 and RGB 179, 147, 96. This medium, moderately saturated brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 874
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 874
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 874
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Anchor 874 (Gold Very Light) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 874
Anchor threads that pair well with 874, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor 874 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 874
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the browns family, Anchor 874 carries the name Gold Very Light with golden brown tones. Its tone is balanced and warm, making it a popular choice for wooden textures and coffee themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for rustic designs or leather accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 874?
Anchor 874 is called Gold Very Light. It's a medium brown shade (hex #B39360, RGB 179, 147, 96) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 874?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 874 (Gold Very Light) is DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light, 82%) and DMC 372 (Mustard light, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 874?
The closest Anchor threads to 874 are 362 Tan Medium Light (ΔE 3.88), 372 Tan (ΔE 4), and 1084 Taupe (ΔE 5.51). These are useful substitutes when 874 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 874?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 874 (Gold Very Light) for charts featuring gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. The medium 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 874 (Gold Very 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, 874 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.