DMC 861 to Anchor: Thread Conversion

Anchor 231 is a close match for DMC 861 Light Gray. The consistent close-rather-than-exact rating across all brands in the 860–862 range reflects the difficulty of calibrating these specific neutral gray values identically. Anchor 231 reads as light gray in the correct territory but may have a subtle undertone shift compared to DMC 861's particular neutral quality. For fog, bird plumage, and atmospheric work where 861's specific light-gray character matters, testing Anchor 231 alongside your other gray equivalents before committing to large fill areas is recommended.