DMC
No official match published to DMC.
Closest on screen
- DMC 728Light yellowvery close · ΔE 4.2
- DMC 3852Medium orangevery close · ΔE 4.2
- DMC 729Medium brownvery close · ΔE 4.5
Anchor color chart · Stranded Cotton Mouliné
Anchor 874 · Saffron Medium
Anchor 874 is “Saffron Medium”, a yellow shade from the Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné range, with an approximate screen color of #D9A551. Its closest equivalents: DMC 728 (closest on screen, very close), Madeira 2203 (published match, very close) and Sullivans 45491 (closest on screen, very close).
- Brand
- Anchor · Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Number
- 874
- Name
- Saffron Medium
- Color family
- Yellow
- Screen color
- #D9A551 (approximate)
- Skein
- 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss
Conversions
The same color in other brands
An official match is published by a manufacturer; “on screen” compares the displayed colors (ΔE2000: the lower, the closer). A real shade card always has the final word.
Madeira
Official match
Closest on screen
- Madeira 2209Medium orangevery close · ΔE 3.1
- Madeira 2204Medium brownvery close · ΔE 4.4
- Madeira 2212Bright orangeclose · ΔE 5.6
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45491Topazvery close · ΔE 4.2
- Sullivans 45450Very Dark Strawvery close · ΔE 4.2
- Sullivans 45173Medium Old Goldvery close · ΔE 4.5
Perler
No official match published to Perler.
Closest on screen
Hama
No official match published to Hama.
Closest on screen
Artkal S
No official match published to Artkal S.
Closest on screen
Diamond Dotz
No official match published to Diamond Dotz.
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
No official match published to Diamond Painting.
Closest on screen
Red Heart
No official match published to Red Heart.
Closest on screen
Hama Mini
No official match published to Hama Mini.
Closest on screen
Hama Maxi
No official match published to Hama Maxi.
Closest on screen
Perler Mini
No official match published to Perler Mini.
Closest on screen
Perler Caps
No official match published to Perler Caps.
Closest on screen
Nabbi
No official match published to Nabbi.
Closest on screen
Artkal A
No official match published to Artkal A.
Closest on screen
Artkal C
No official match published to Artkal C.
Closest on screen
Artkal M
No official match published to Artkal M.
Closest on screen
Artkal R
No official match published to Artkal R.
Closest on screen
Yant
No official match published to Yant.
Closest on screen
Mard
No official match published to Mard.
Closest on screen
Gamma
No official match published to Gamma.
Closest on screen
- Gamma 3248Light yellowvery close · ΔE 4.2
- Gamma 3191Bright orangevery close · ΔE 4.2
- Gamma 3019Bright brownvery close · ΔE 4.5
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 0306Light yellowvery close · ΔE 4.2
- PNK Kirov 7308Bright orangevery close · ΔE 4.2
- PNK Kirov 5504Bright brownvery close · ΔE 4.5
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S909Goldenrodvery close · ΔE 4.2
- Splendor S1011Medium Old Goldvery close · ΔE 4.5
- Splendor S839Lite Pumpkinclose · ΔE 5.4
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M843Dark Strawclose · ΔE 7.8
- Mandarin Floss M916Bright orangeclose · ΔE 8.0
- Mandarin Floss M842Strawclose · ΔE 9.7
Anchor color chart
Similar Anchor shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
Sources: Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné range from the maker’s page; screen colors from Stitchfully.
To stitch with this thread on your own pattern: stixiva, the free cross stitch software, online or on Windows.
What color is Anchor 874?
Anchor 874 is Saffron Medium, about #D9A551 on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: Stitchfully): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card.
What is Anchor 874 in other brands?
DMC 728 (closest on screen, very close); Madeira 2203 (published match, very close); Sullivans 45491 (closest on screen, very close). This page lists the conversions published by manufacturers first, then the closest threads on screen. A published conversion isn't always exact, so the on-screen difference is shown next to it.
How many skeins do I need?
One Anchor skein holds 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss. The skein calculator estimates how many you need from your stitch count, fabric and number of strands.
Stitch with Anchor 874
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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