Anchor 843 Fern Green
Anchor 843 Fern Green is a medium, rich yellow with the screen hex #8a8948. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1510 Fern Green Very Light at ΔE 5.3 (close).
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Anchor 843 Fern Green
#8a8948 · RGB 138, 137, 72
Closest to Anchor 843 in other brands
- DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark ΔE 3.5 close
- Madeira 1510 Fern Green Very Light ΔE 5.3 close
- Perler Fern ΔE 9.5 similar
- Hama 110 Matcha ΔE 4.1 close
- Artkal S S116 Earth Green ΔE 1.7 very close
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 15.1 loose
Anchor 843 color values
| Code | 843 |
|---|---|
| Name | Fern Green |
| Hex (screen) | #8a8948 |
| RGB | 138, 137, 72 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 55.8, a* -9.4, b* 34.8 |
| HSL | 59°, 31 %, 41 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 27 of 28 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 55.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark, ΔE 3.5 |
Anchor 843 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 843: the best is DMC 3011 at ΔE 3.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3011 | Khaki Green Dark | 3.5 | close |
| DMC | 731 | Olive Green Dark | 4.3 | close |
| DMC | 580 | Moss Green Dark | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1510 | Fern Green Very Light | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1503 | Avocado Green Medium Light | 6.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 1606 | Khaki Green Medium | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Fern | code 80-15219 | 9.5 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 11.2 | loose |
| Hama | 110 | Matcha | 4.1 | close |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 9.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S116 | Earth Green | 1.7 | very close |
| Artkal S | S115 | Mossy Green | 3.0 | very close |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 15.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 16.5 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 843
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 843; the nearest, Anchor 280 Olive Green Medium, sits at ΔE 5.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | Olive Green Medium | #9b8e3e | 5.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 844 | Fern Green Medium | #817731 | 7.1 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 854 | Turf Medium Light | #a28d53 | 7.6 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 266 | Avocado Medium Light | #708b3a | 7.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 855 | Turf Medium | #997f43 | 8.9 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 859 | Laurel Green | #8b9570 | 9.0 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 860 | Laurel Green Medium Light | #727e5b | 10.0 | a little darker and more muted |
| 261 | Loden Green Medium Light | #889f72 | 11.2 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 843: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the Anchor yellow family, L* from 74 to 36.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 843
One strand each of Anchor 854 and Anchor 266 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 280, ΔE 5.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 843 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 854 Turf Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 266 Avocado Medium Light | #8c8c48 | 1.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 888 Sand Stone Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 243 Grass Green Medium | #888942 | 1.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 266 Avocado Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 855 Turf Medium | #86853f | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 843
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #8a8948; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (yellow) | 292 | Jonquil Very Light | 3.1:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 5.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 382 | Fudge Dark | 4.3:1 |
How to use Anchor 843
Substituting Anchor 843 takes care: DMC 3011 is more muted (ΔE 3.5), and Madeira 1510 is more muted (ΔE 5.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 843 is number 27 of 28 in the Anchor yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 907 Saffron Dark and down to Anchor 681 Forest Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 843 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 5.8:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Fern (ΔE 9.5), Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 4.1) and Artkal S S116 Earth Green (ΔE 1.7); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 843?
DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 843 Fern Green (ΔE 3.5, close). Runners-up: DMC 731 (ΔE 4.3) and DMC 580 (ΔE 4.3).
What color is Anchor 843?
Anchor 843 Fern Green is a medium, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #8a8948, RGB 138, 137, 72, L* 55.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 843?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 280 Olive Green Medium is nearest (ΔE 5.4). From other brands, DMC 3011 (ΔE 3.5) or Madeira 1510 (ΔE 5.3). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 854 and Anchor 266 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is Anchor 843 in Perler beads?
Perler Fern (#7f971a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 4.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 843?
Madeira 1510 Fern Green Very Light at ΔE 5.3 (close), then Madeira 1503 at ΔE 6.6.
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Nearest Anchor colors
Anchor 843 in other brands
- Perler Fern ΔE 9.5
- Hama 110 Matcha ΔE 4.1
- Artkal S S116 Earth Green ΔE 1.7
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 15.1