Anchor 681 Forest Dark
Anchor 681 Forest Dark is a dark, soft yellow with the screen hex #555733. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark at ΔE 4.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark at ΔE 8.0 (similar).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 681 Forest Dark
#555733 · RGB 85, 87, 51
Closest to Anchor 681 in other brands
- DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark ΔE 4.8 close
- Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark ΔE 8.0 similar
- Perler Olive ΔE 9.7 similar
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 13.0 loose
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 7.8 similar
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 12.9 loose
Anchor 681 color values
| Code | 681 |
|---|---|
| Name | Forest Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #555733 |
| RGB | 85, 87, 51 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 36.0, a* -7.1, b* 20.7 |
| HSL | 63°, 26 %, 27 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 28 of 28 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 36.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark, ΔE 4.8 |
Anchor 681 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 681: the best is DMC 936 at ΔE 4.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 4.8 | close |
| DMC | 935 | Avocado Green Dark | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 3051 | Green Gray Dark | 6.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 1514 | Gray Green Dark | 8.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 2603 | Nile Green Light | 8.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1602 | Laurel Green Medium | 8.4 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 9.7 | similar |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 14.1 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 13.0 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 13.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 7.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 9.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 12.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 15.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 681
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 681; the nearest, Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium, sits at ΔE 5.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 861 | Laurel Green Medium | #4a5937 | 5.2 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 845 | Fern Green Medium Dark | #615b20 | 6.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 269 | Avocado Dark | #37461e | 8.3 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 924 | Olive Green Very Dark | #5e590e | 8.7 | more saturated |
| 273 | Stone Gray Dark | #554d3a | 8.7 | a little darker and more muted |
| 846 | Fern Green Dark | #46410b | 9.1 | darker and more saturated |
| 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | #3a5818 | 9.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 262 | Loden Green Medium | #466633 | 9.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 681: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Anchor yellow family, L* from 68 to 36.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 681
One strand each of Anchor 217 and Anchor 889 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 861, ΔE 5.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 681 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 889 Sand Stone Medium Dark | #585934 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 906 Brass Dark | #545831 | 1.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 393 Linen Dark + 1 × Anchor 212 Spruce Dark | #565a38 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 681
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #555733; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (yellow) | 292 | Jonquil Very Light | 6.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 7.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 274 | Blue Mist Light | 4.8:1 |
How to use Anchor 681
Substituting Anchor 681 takes care: DMC 936 is more saturated (ΔE 4.8), and Madeira 1514 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 8.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 681 is number 28 of 28 in the Anchor yellow family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Anchor 843 Fern Green is the next one up. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 681 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.5:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 9.7), Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 13.0) and Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold (ΔE 7.8); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 681?
DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 681 Forest Dark (ΔE 4.8, close). Runners-up: DMC 935 (ΔE 5.7) and DMC 3051 (ΔE 6.0).
What color is Anchor 681?
Anchor 681 Forest Dark is a dark, soft yellow in the yellow family: hex #555733, RGB 85, 87, 51, L* 36.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 681?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium is nearest (ΔE 5.2). From other brands, DMC 936 (ΔE 4.8) or Madeira 1514 (ΔE 8.0). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 217 and Anchor 889 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Anchor 681 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 13.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 681?
Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark at ΔE 8.0 (similar), then Madeira 2603 at ΔE 8.3.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium ΔE 5.2
- Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark ΔE 6.8
- Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark ΔE 8.7
- Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark ΔE 8.7
- Anchor 846 Fern Green Dark ΔE 9.1
- Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark ΔE 9.7
Anchor 681 in other brands
- DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark ΔE 4.8
- Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark ΔE 8.0
- Perler Olive ΔE 9.7
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 13.0
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 7.8
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 12.9