900 — Beaver Grey Light
Yellows family#C0BEB2
Looking up Anchor 900? It's Beaver Grey Light, a light yellow shade (#C0BEB2 / RGB 192, 190, 178). 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 900
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 900
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 900
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 900
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 900
Anchor threads that pair well with 900, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor900 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 900
Meet Anchor 900, Beaver Grey Light — a subdued, light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The shade reads as quiet and understated — a go-to choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It also turns up in patterns built around lemon motifs and rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 900 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 900 is Beaver Grey Light — a light yellow thread (hex #C0BEB2, RGB 192, 190, 178). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 900?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 900 (Beaver Grey Light) is DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light, 75%) and DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green, 72%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 900?
The closest Anchor threads to 900 are 848 Grey Blue Light (ΔE 4.8), 398 Pearl Grey (ΔE 5), and 213 Misty Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.32). These are useful substitutes when 900 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 900 good for?
Anchor 900 (Beaver Grey Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 900.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 900 (Beaver Grey 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, 900 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.2:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.