874 — Gold Very Light
Oranges family#DCB771
Anchor 874 — Gold Very Light — has hex #DCB771 and RGB 220, 183, 113. This medium-light, vivid orange 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.
About Anchor 874
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 874
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 874
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 874
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
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.
Oranges Family
Anchor874 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 874
A medium-light, vivid entry in the oranges family, Anchor 874 carries the name Gold Very Light with golden orange tones. Its tone is fresh and confident, making it a popular choice for pumpkins and marigolds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for fall wreaths or citrus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 874?
Anchor 874 is called Gold Very Light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #DCB771, RGB 220, 183, 113) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 874?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 874 (Gold Very Light) is DMC 676 (Old Gold light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium, 75%) and DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold light, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 874?
The closest Anchor threads to 874 are 945 Yellow Green Very Light (ΔE 4.24), 887 Yellow Beige Medium (ΔE 4.75), and 891 Old Gold Light (ΔE 4.97). 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 persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The medium-light 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 reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 874 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.