Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light
Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light is a very light, rich green with the screen hex #cee5ad. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 15 Apple Green at ΔE 3.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light at ΔE 6.8 (similar).
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Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light
#cee5ad · RGB 206, 229, 173
Closest to Anchor 1043 in other brands
- DMC 15 Apple Green ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light ΔE 6.8 similar
- Perler Celery ΔE 4.4 close
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 9.1 similar
- Artkal S S55 Pistachio ΔE 9.6 similar
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 11.9 loose
Anchor 1043 color values
| Code | 1043 |
|---|---|
| Name | Grass Green Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #cee5ad |
| RGB | 206, 229, 173 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 88.1, a* -17.2, b* 24.9 |
| HSL | 85°, 52 %, 79 % |
| Color family | Green, 2 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 88.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 15 Apple Green, ΔE 3.7 |
Anchor 1043 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1043: the best is DMC 15 at ΔE 3.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 15 | Apple Green | 3.7 | close |
| DMC | 11 | Tender Green Light | 3.8 | close |
| DMC | 12 | Tender Green | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1209 | Yellow Green Ultra Very Light | 6.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 1210 | Leaf Green Very Light | 8.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 102 | Lemon Light | 8.8 | similar |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 4.4 | close |
| Perler | Creme | code 80-19002 | 7.2 | similar |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 9.1 | similar |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 9.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S55 | Pistachio | 9.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | SP1 | Pearlescent Green | 10.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 11.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 14.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1043
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1043; the nearest, Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | Loden Green Very Light | #dee9a5 | 4.5 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 213 | Juniper Very Light | #baccab | 7.8 | darker and more muted |
| 253 | Parrot Green Very Light | #cfe080 | 8.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 206 | Spruce Light | #a6cea4 | 8.3 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1042 | Pine Very Light | #bfdac0 | 8.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 240 | Grass Green Light | #9fcd88 | 8.6 | darker and more saturated |
| 264 | Avocado Very Light | #b5c382 | 8.7 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 292 | Jonquil Very Light | #fceca0 | 12.0 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 1043: lighter and darker green steps
1 lighter step and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 90 to 79.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1043
One strand each of Anchor 253 and Anchor 1042 models at ΔE 1.9, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 259, ΔE 4.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1043 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 253 Parrot Green Very Light + 1 × Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light | #c7dda4 | 1.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light + 1 × Anchor 206 Spruce Light | #c5dca5 | 2.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light + 1 × Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light | #cfe2b3 | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1043
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #cee5ad; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1044 | Grass Green Dark | 9.0:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 15.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 375 | Desert Dark | 4.4:1 |
How to use Anchor 1043
Substituting Anchor 1043 takes care: DMC 15 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 3.7), and Madeira 1209 is darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 6.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1043 is number 2 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light and down to Anchor 253 Parrot Green Very Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1043 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 15.4:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Celery (ΔE 4.4), Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 9.1) and Artkal S S55 Pistachio (ΔE 9.6); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1043?
DMC 15 Apple Green is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light (ΔE 3.7, close). Runners-up: DMC 11 (ΔE 3.8) and DMC 12 (ΔE 4.2).
What color is Anchor 1043?
Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light is a very light, rich green in the green family: hex #cee5ad, RGB 206, 229, 173, L* 88.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1043?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.5). From other brands, DMC 15 (ΔE 3.7) or Madeira 1209 (ΔE 6.8). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 253 and Anchor 1042 models at ΔE 1.9.
What is Anchor 1043 in Perler beads?
Perler Celery (#bed4a6) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.4 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 9.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1043?
Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light at ΔE 6.8 (similar), then Madeira 1210 at ΔE 8.6.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light ΔE 4.5
- Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light ΔE 7.8
- Anchor 253 Parrot Green Very Light ΔE 8.2
- Anchor 206 Spruce Light ΔE 8.3
- Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light ΔE 8.6
- Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light ΔE 8.7
- Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light ΔE 12.0
Anchor 1043 in other brands
- DMC 15 Apple Green ΔE 3.7
- Perler Celery ΔE 4.4
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 9.1
- Artkal S S55 Pistachio ΔE 9.6
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 11.9