925 — Yellow Green Very Dark
Oranges family#F06428
Anchor 925 — Yellow Green Very Dark — has hex #F06428 and RGB 240, 100, 40. This medium, highly saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 925
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 925
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 925
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 925
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Anchor 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Anchor 330 (Orange) is so near (ΔE 2.48), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 925
Anchor threads that pair well with 925, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor925 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 925
Anchor 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark) is a medium, highly saturated shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. It has a rich and lively feel that suits marigolds and fall wreaths particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with citrus motifs or fox designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 925 look like?
Anchor 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #F06428 and RGB 240, 100, 40. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 925?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark) is DMC 970 (Pumpkin light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 721 (Orange Spice medium, 86%) and DMC 971 (Pumpkin, 80%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 925?
The closest Anchor threads to 925 are 330 Orange (ΔE 2.48), 329 Peach Dark (ΔE 3.52), and 332 Orange Dark (ΔE 3.74). These are useful substitutes when 925 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 925?
Reach for Anchor 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 925.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 925 (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, 925 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.