925 — Yellow Green Very Dark
Reds family
Anchor 925 — Yellow Green Very Dark — has hex #E45634 and RGB 228, 86, 52. This medium, vivid red 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 925
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 925
Anchor threads that pair well with 925, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 925 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 925
Anchor 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark) is a medium, vivid shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. It has a rich and lively feel that suits valentines and poppies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cardinal birds or apple motifs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 925 look like?
Anchor 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #E45634 and RGB 228, 86, 52. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 925?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark) is DMC 922 (Copper light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 946 (Burnt Orange medium, 80%) and DMC 721 (Orange Spice medium, 79%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 925?
The closest Anchor threads to 925 are 338 Mahogany Light (ΔE 4.81), 316 Tangerine Dark (ΔE 5.28), and 324 Orange Spice Medium (ΔE 5.48). 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 roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. 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 3.7:1 on white fabric and 5.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.