891 — Old Gold Light
Oranges family#E8B679
Anchor 891 (Old Gold Light) is a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex code #E8B679 and RGB values 232, 182, 121. 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 891
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 891
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 891
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 891
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 891 (Old Gold Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 891
Anchor threads that pair well with 891, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor891 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 891
Old Gold Light (catalog code Anchor 891) is a medium-light, vivid shade from the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. This thread brings a fresh and confident presence to projects featuring citrus motifs or fox designs. Look for it in charts that feature fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 891?
Anchor 891 is called Old Gold Light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #E8B679, RGB 232, 182, 121) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 891?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 891 (Old Gold Light) is DMC 676 (Old Gold light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 738 (Tan very light, 77%) and DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold light, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 891?
The closest Anchor threads to 891 are 311 Tangerine Very Light (ΔE 3.55), 874 Gold Very Light (ΔE 4.97), and 362 Tan Medium Light (ΔE 5.23). These are useful substitutes when 891 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 891?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 891 (Old Gold Light) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. 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 891 (Old Gold 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, 891 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.