Anchor 846 Fern Green Dark
Anchor 846 Fern Green Dark (#46410b) is a dark, rich brown. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark at ΔE 7.8 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1508 Fern Green Medium at ΔE 2.4 (very close).
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Anchor 846 Fern Green Dark
#46410b · RGB 70, 65, 11
Closest to Anchor 846 in other brands
- DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark ΔE 7.8 similar
- Madeira 1508 Fern Green Medium ΔE 2.4 very close
- Perler Olive ΔE 15.4 loose
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 16.2 loose
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 13.5 loose
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 16.2 loose
Anchor 846 color values
| Code | 846 |
|---|---|
| Name | Fern Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #46410b |
| RGB | 70, 65, 11 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 27.0, a* -4.9, b* 31.4 |
| HSL | 55°, 73 %, 16 % |
| Color family | Brown, 51 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 27.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark, ΔE 7.8 |
Anchor 846 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 846: the best is Madeira 1508 at ΔE 2.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 935 | Avocado Green Dark | 7.8 | similar |
| DMC | 934 | Avocado Green Black | 8.8 | similar |
| DMC | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 9.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1508 | Fern Green Medium | 2.4 | very close |
| Madeira | 1507 | Fern Green Dark | 2.5 | very close |
| Madeira | 1614 | Sage Green Dark | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 15.4 | loose |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 19.5 | loose |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 16.2 | loose |
| Hama | 12 | Brown | 18.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 13.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 13.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 16.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 17.1 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 846
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 846; the nearest, Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark, sits at ΔE 8.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 924 | Olive Green Very Dark | #5e590e | 8.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 845 | Fern Green Medium Dark | #615b20 | 8.9 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 269 | Avocado Dark | #37461e | 9.0 | slightly more muted |
| 681 | Forest Dark | #555733 | 9.1 | lighter and more muted |
| 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | #5f4d31 | 10.7 | lighter and more muted |
| 273 | Stone Gray Dark | #554d3a | 11.2 | lighter and more muted |
| 905 | Tawny Dark | #41321c | 11.3 | darker and more muted |
| 862 | Laurel Green Dark | #314424 | 11.6 | more muted |
Shading Anchor 846: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor brown family, L* from 38 to 14.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 845 | Fern Green Medium Dark | 38.1 |
| 3 lighter | 924 | Olive Green Very Dark | 37.0 |
| 2 lighter | 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | 33.9 |
| 1 lighter | 273 | Stone Gray Dark | 33.0 |
| this color | 846 | Fern Green Dark | 27.0 |
| 1 darker | 360 | Coffee Dark | 22.4 |
| 2 darker | 905 | Tawny Dark | 21.9 |
| 3 darker | 1088 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 19.7 |
| 4 darker | 382 | Fudge Dark | 13.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 846
One strand each of Anchor 906 and Anchor 1044 models at ΔE 2.7, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 924, ΔE 8.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 846 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 906 Brass Dark + 1 × Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark | #4e4310 | 2.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 906 Brass Dark + 1 × Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark | #4e4a14 | 3.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 906 Brass Dark + 1 × Anchor 218 Juniper Dark | #4e481b | 3.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 846
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #46410b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 1045 | Toast Light | 3.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 10.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 849 | Blue Mist Medium Light | 4.3:1 |
Working with Anchor 846
Substituting Anchor 846 takes care: DMC 935 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 7.8), and Madeira 1508 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 2.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 846 is number 51 of 59 in the Anchor brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark and down to Anchor 360 Coffee Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 846 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 10.4:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 15.4), Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 16.2) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 13.5); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a loose stand-in at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 846?
DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 846 Fern Green Dark (ΔE 7.8, similar). Runners-up: DMC 934 (ΔE 8.8) and DMC 936 (ΔE 9.5).
What color is Anchor 846?
Anchor 846 Fern Green Dark is a dark, rich brown in the brown family: hex #46410b, RGB 70, 65, 11, L* 27.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 846?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 8.7). From other brands, DMC 935 (ΔE 7.8) or Madeira 1508 (ΔE 2.4). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 906 and Anchor 1044 models at ΔE 2.7.
What is Anchor 846 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 15.4 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 16.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 846?
Madeira 1508 Fern Green Medium at ΔE 2.4 (very close), then Madeira 1507 at ΔE 2.5.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark ΔE 8.7
- Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark ΔE 8.9
- Anchor 681 Forest Dark ΔE 9.1
- Anchor 904 Mocha Brown Dark ΔE 10.7
- Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark ΔE 11.2
- Anchor 905 Tawny Dark ΔE 11.3
Anchor 846 in other brands
- DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark ΔE 7.8
- Perler Olive ΔE 15.4
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 16.2
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 13.5
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 16.2