945 — Yellow Green Very Light
Oranges family#CFAC75
Need details on Anchor 945? This medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade (Yellow Green Very Light) is hex #CFAC75, RGB 207, 172, 117. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 945
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 945
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 945
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 945
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Anchor 945 (Yellow Green Very Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Because Anchor 887 (Yellow Beige Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.93), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 945
Anchor threads that pair well with 945, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor945 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 945
Anchor 945 (Yellow Green Very Light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. With a balanced and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring sunsets and warm accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 945 look like?
Anchor 945 (Yellow Green Very Light) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #CFAC75 and RGB 207, 172, 117. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 945?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 945 (Yellow Green Very Light) is DMC 738 (Tan very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium, 79%) and DMC 676 (Old Gold light, 72%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 945?
The closest Anchor threads to 945 are 887 Yellow Beige Medium (ΔE 2.93), 874 Gold Very Light (ΔE 4.24), and 372 Tan (ΔE 4.88). These are useful substitutes when 945 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 945?
Reach for Anchor 945 (Yellow Green Very Light) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 945.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 945 (Yellow Green Very Light)?
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, 945 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.