Anchor 945 Harvest Medium
Anchor 945 Harvest Medium (#bea558) is a light, rich yellow. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 833 Golden Olive Light at ΔE 3.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light at ΔE 4.1 (close).
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Anchor 945 Harvest Medium
#bea558 · RGB 190, 165, 88
Closest to Anchor 945 in other brands
- DMC 833 Golden Olive Light ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light ΔE 4.1 close
- Perler Mocha ΔE 10.6 loose
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 10.0 loose
- Artkal S S109 Beige ΔE 2.7 very close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 8.6 similar
Anchor 945 color values
| Code | 945 |
|---|---|
| Name | Harvest Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #bea558 |
| RGB | 190, 165, 88 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.4, a* -0.7, b* 42.8 |
| HSL | 45°, 44 %, 55 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 24 of 28 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 68.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 833 Golden Olive Light, ΔE 3.9 |
Anchor 945 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 945: the best is DMC 833 at ΔE 3.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 833 | Golden Olive Light | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 832 | Golden Olive | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 370 | Mustard Medium | 4.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1610 | Sage Green Very Light | 4.1 | close |
| Madeira | 2510 | Golden Yellow Dark | 4.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1414 | Avocado Green Pale | 4.7 | close |
| Perler | Mocha | code 80-15239 | 10.6 | loose |
| Perler | Sunflower | code 80-15268 | 11.1 | loose |
| Hama | 14 | Transparent Yellow | 10.0 | loose |
| Hama | 03 | Yellow | 13.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S109 | Beige | 2.7 | very close |
| Artkal S | S110 | Beach Beige | 5.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 8.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 13.8 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 945
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 945; the nearest, Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light, sits at ΔE 5.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | Olive Green Medium Light | #bfaf4b | 5.1 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 853 | Turf Light | #bea975 | 5.2 | more muted |
| 874 | Saffron Medium | #d6af5c | 5.4 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 887 | Sand Stone Medium Light | #d5b471 | 5.9 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 943 | Wheat Medium | #c99d57 | 6.5 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 842 | Fern Green Light | #c1b879 | 7.2 | lighter and more muted |
| 854 | Turf Medium Light | #a28d53 | 8.3 | darker and more muted |
| 956 | Harvest Light | #d1bf8b | 8.8 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 945: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the Anchor yellow family, L* from 75 to 36.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 945
One strand each of Anchor 842 and Anchor 907 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 279, ΔE 5.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 945 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 842 Fern Green Light + 1 × Anchor 907 Saffron Dark | #bca45c | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 280 Olive Green Medium | #bba25c | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 373 Desert Medium | #c2a455 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 945
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #bea558; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (yellow) | 681 | Forest Dark | 3.1:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 8.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 359 | Coffee Medium | 4.4:1 |
Working with Anchor 945
Substituting Anchor 945 takes care: DMC 833 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 3.9), and Madeira 1610 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 4.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 945 is number 24 of 28 in the Anchor yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light and down to Anchor 907 Saffron Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 945 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 8.7:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Mocha (ΔE 10.6), Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 10.0) and Artkal S S109 Beige (ΔE 2.7); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 945?
DMC 833 Golden Olive Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 945 Harvest Medium (ΔE 3.9, close). Runners-up: DMC 832 (ΔE 3.9) and DMC 370 (ΔE 4.6).
What color is Anchor 945?
Anchor 945 Harvest Medium is a light, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #bea558, RGB 190, 165, 88, L* 68.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 945?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light is nearest (ΔE 5.1). From other brands, DMC 833 (ΔE 3.9) or Madeira 1610 (ΔE 4.1). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 842 and Anchor 907 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Anchor 945 in Perler beads?
Perler Mocha (#c8b693) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.6 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 10.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 945?
Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light at ΔE 4.1 (close), then Madeira 2510 at ΔE 4.5.
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Nearest Anchor colors
Anchor 945 in other brands
- Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light ΔE 4.1
- Perler Mocha ΔE 10.6
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 10.0
- Artkal S S109 Beige ΔE 2.7
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 8.6