956 — Yellow Green Ultra Very Light
Oranges family#D4BF9A
Anchor 956 — Yellow Green Ultra Very Light — has hex #D4BF9A and RGB 212, 191, 154. This light, moderately 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 956
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 956
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 956
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 956
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 956 (Yellow Green Ultra Very Light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Anchor 956 (Yellow Green Ultra Very Light) sits a hair from Anchor 886 (Yellow Beige Light) (ΔE 2.55) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 956
Anchor threads that pair well with 956, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor956 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 956
Known as Yellow Green Ultra Very Light, Anchor 956 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. It has a gentle and approachable feel that suits fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with persimmon patterns or autumn leaves for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 956 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 956 is Yellow Green Ultra Very Light — a light orange thread (hex #D4BF9A, RGB 212, 191, 154). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 956?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 956 (Yellow Green Ultra Very Light) is DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light, 72%) and DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 71%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 956?
The closest Anchor threads to 956 are 886 Yellow Beige Light (ΔE 2.55), 831 Drab Brown Light (ΔE 2.63), and 885 Yellow Beige Very Light (ΔE 2.76). These are useful substitutes when 956 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 956 good for?
Anchor 956 (Yellow Green Ultra Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. 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 956.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 956 (Yellow Green Ultra Very 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, 956 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.