Anchor 206 Spruce Light
Anchor 206 Spruce Light is a light, soft green with the screen hex #a6cea4. The closest DMC thread is DMC 955 Nile Green Light, very close at ΔE 2.9; in Madeira, use Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light (ΔE 3.0, very close).
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Anchor 206 Spruce Light
#a6cea4 · RGB 166, 206, 164
Closest to Anchor 206 in other brands
- DMC 955 Nile Green Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light ΔE 3.0 very close
- Perler Celery ΔE 5.1 close
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 3.5 close
- Artkal S SP1 Pearlescent Green ΔE 6.2 similar
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 16.7 loose
Anchor 206 color values
| Code | 206 |
|---|---|
| Name | Spruce Light |
| Hex (screen) | #a6cea4 |
| RGB | 166, 206, 164 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.0, a* -21.2, b* 16.6 |
| HSL | 117°, 30 %, 73 % |
| Color family | Green, 7 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 955 Nile Green Light, ΔE 2.9 |
Anchor 206 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 206: the best is DMC 955 at ΔE 2.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 955 | Nile Green Light | 2.9 | very close |
| DMC | 564 | Jade Very Light | 3.4 | close |
| DMC | 368 | Pistachio Green Light | 3.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1211 | Leaf Green Light | 3.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 1209 | Yellow Green Ultra Very Light | 4.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1210 | Leaf Green Very Light | 7.2 | similar |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 5.1 | close |
| Perler | Pastel Green | code 80-19053 | 8.7 | similar |
| Hama | 98 | Pastel Mint | 3.5 | close |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 3.8 | close |
| Artkal S | SP1 | Pearlescent Green | 6.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S55 | Pistachio | 6.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 16.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 17.8 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 206
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 206; the nearest, Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light, sits at ΔE 5.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 213 | Juniper Very Light | #baccab | 5.8 | more muted |
| 240 | Grass Green Light | #9fcd88 | 6.2 | more saturated |
| 1042 | Pine Very Light | #bfdac0 | 6.5 | lighter and more muted |
| 214 | Juniper Light | #99b786 | 6.6 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 203 | Mint Green Light | #7cc08c | 7.1 | darker and more saturated |
| 875 | Pine Light | #92b69f | 8.0 | darker and more muted |
| 1043 | Grass Green Very Light | #cee5ad | 8.3 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 241 | Grass Green | #87c677 | 8.9 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 206: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 90 to 71.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 259 | Loden Green Very Light | 90.1 |
| 3 lighter | 1043 | Grass Green Very Light | 88.1 |
| 2 lighter | 253 | Parrot Green Very Light | 86.1 |
| 1 lighter | 1042 | Pine Very Light | 84.5 |
| this color | 206 | Spruce Light | 79.0 |
| 1 darker | 240 | Grass Green Light | 77.8 |
| 2 darker | 203 | Mint Green Light | 72.1 |
| 3 darker | 214 | Juniper Light | 71.1 |
| 4 darker | 875 | Pine Light | 70.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 206
One strand each of Anchor 1043 and Anchor 1070 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 213, ΔE 5.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 206 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light + 1 × Anchor 1070 Sea Green Medium | #a0cba3 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light + 1 × Anchor 241 Grass Green | #a6d0a1 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light + 1 × Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light | #abd5a9 | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 206
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a6cea4; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1044 | Grass Green Dark | 7.0:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 12.0:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 4.4:1 |
How to use Anchor 206
DMC 955 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 206. It is a little lighter and slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.9 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 206 is number 7 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light and down to Anchor 240 Grass Green Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 206 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.0:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Celery (ΔE 5.1), Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 3.5) and Artkal S SP1 Pearlescent Green (ΔE 6.2); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 206?
DMC 955 Nile Green Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 206 Spruce Light (ΔE 2.9, very close). Runners-up: DMC 564 (ΔE 3.4) and DMC 368 (ΔE 3.7).
What color is Anchor 206?
Anchor 206 Spruce Light is a light, soft green in the green family: hex #a6cea4, RGB 166, 206, 164, L* 79.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 206?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light is nearest (ΔE 5.8). From other brands, DMC 955 (ΔE 2.9) or Madeira 1211 (ΔE 3.0). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1043 and Anchor 1070 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Anchor 206 in Perler beads?
Perler Celery (#bed4a6) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.1 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 3.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 206?
Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light at ΔE 3.0 (very close), then Madeira 1209 at ΔE 4.1.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light ΔE 5.8
- Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light ΔE 6.5
- Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light ΔE 8.3
Anchor 206 in other brands
- DMC 955 Nile Green Light ΔE 2.9
- Perler Celery ΔE 5.1
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 3.5
- Artkal S SP1 Pearlescent Green ΔE 6.2
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 16.7