924 — Yellow Green Very Dark
Yellows family#675D2F
Looking up Anchor 924? It's Yellow Green Very Dark, a medium-dark yellow shade (#675D2F / RGB 103, 93, 47). 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 924
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 924
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 924
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 924
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 845 (Khaki Green Medium Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.31). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 924
Anchor threads that pair well with 924, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor924 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 924
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the yellows family, Anchor 924 carries the name Yellow Green Very Dark with warm gold tones. The shade reads as steady and deep — 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 924?
Anchor 924 is called Yellow Green Very Dark. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #675D2F, RGB 103, 93, 47) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 924?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 924 (Yellow Green Very Dark) is DMC 732 (Olive Green (731)) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark, 82%) and DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 924?
The closest Anchor threads to 924 are 845 Khaki Green Medium Dark (ΔE 1.31), 281 Yellow Green Dark (ΔE 5.1), and 681 Green Grey (ΔE 6.54). These are useful substitutes when 924 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 924?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 924 (Yellow Green Very 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 924 (Yellow Green Very 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, 924 has a contrast ratio of about 6.6:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.