Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light
Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light (#baccab) is a light, soft green. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light at ΔE 3.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light at ΔE 3.9 (close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light
#baccab · RGB 186, 204, 171
Closest to Anchor 213 in other brands
- DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light ΔE 3.1 close
- Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light ΔE 3.9 close
- Perler Celery ΔE 3.9 close
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 4.0 close
- Artkal S S51 Spring Sun ΔE 9.8 similar
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 16.1 loose
Anchor 213 color values
| Code | 213 |
|---|---|
| Name | Juniper Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #baccab |
| RGB | 186, 204, 171 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.9, a* -12.1, b* 14.4 |
| HSL | 93°, 24 %, 74 % |
| Color family | Green, 6 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light, ΔE 3.1 |
Anchor 213 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 213: the best is DMC 524 at ΔE 3.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 524 | Fern Green Very Light | 3.1 | close |
| DMC | 164 | Forest Green Light | 3.1 | close |
| DMC | 3348 | Yellow Green Light | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1209 | Yellow Green Ultra Very Light | 3.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1604 | Laurel Green Very Light | 8.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 1211 | Leaf Green Light | 8.5 | similar |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 3.9 | close |
| Perler | Creme | code 80-19002 | 8.4 | similar |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 4.0 | close |
| Hama | 98 | Pastel Mint | 8.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S51 | Spring Sun | 9.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S31 | Sea Mist | 10.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 16.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 17.2 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 213
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 213; the nearest, Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1042 | Pine Very Light | #bfdac0 | 4.7 | a little lighter |
| 206 | Spruce Light | #a6cea4 | 5.8 | more saturated |
| 1043 | Grass Green Very Light | #cee5ad | 7.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 858 | Laurel Green Light | #a3ae8f | 8.0 | darker |
| 214 | Juniper Light | #99b786 | 8.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 264 | Avocado Very Light | #b5c382 | 8.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 875 | Pine Light | #92b69f | 9.0 | darker |
| 274 | Blue Mist Light | #c7d1ca | 10.1 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 213: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 90 to 69.
| 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 | 213 | Juniper Very Light | 79.9 |
| 1 darker | 264 | Avocado Very Light | 76.4 |
| 2 darker | 214 | Juniper Light | 71.1 |
| 3 darker | 875 | Pine Light | 70.9 |
| 4 darker | 858 | Laurel Green Light | 69.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 213
One strand each of Anchor 847 and Anchor 265 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1042, ΔE 4.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 213 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light + 1 × Anchor 265 Avocado Light | #bacaa8 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 240 Grass Green Light + 1 × Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light | #b8cfaf | 1.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 206 Spruce Light + 1 × Anchor 397 Gray Light | #b6c8ac | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 213
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #baccab; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1044 | Grass Green Dark | 7.2:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 12.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 4.6:1 |
Working with Anchor 213
Substituting Anchor 213 takes care: DMC 524 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 3.1), and Madeira 1209 is more saturated (ΔE 3.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 213 is number 6 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 264 Avocado Very Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 213 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Celery (ΔE 3.9), Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 4.0) and Artkal S S51 Spring Sun (ΔE 9.8); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 213?
DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light (ΔE 3.1, close). Runners-up: DMC 164 (ΔE 3.1) and DMC 3348 (ΔE 4.2).
What color is Anchor 213?
Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light is a light, soft green in the green family: hex #baccab, RGB 186, 204, 171, L* 79.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 213?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.7). From other brands, DMC 524 (ΔE 3.1) or Madeira 1209 (ΔE 3.9). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 847 and Anchor 265 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is Anchor 213 in Perler beads?
Perler Celery (#bed4a6) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.9 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 4.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 213?
Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light at ΔE 3.9 (close), then Madeira 1604 at ΔE 8.0.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light ΔE 4.7
- Anchor 206 Spruce Light ΔE 5.8
- Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light ΔE 7.8
- Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light ΔE 8.7
Anchor 213 in other brands
- DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light ΔE 3.1
- Perler Celery ΔE 3.9
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 4.0
- Artkal S S51 Spring Sun ΔE 9.8
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 16.1