Anchor 253 Parrot Green Very Light
On screen, Anchor 253 Parrot Green Very Light reads as a very light, rich green (#cfe080). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light at ΔE 3.6 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light at ΔE 6.9 (similar).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 253 Parrot Green Very Light
#cfe080 · RGB 207, 224, 128
Closest to Anchor 253 in other brands
- DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 6.9 similar
- Perler Sherbet ΔE 2.1 very close
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow ΔE 8.0 similar
- Artkal S S65 Canary ΔE 6.9 similar
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 7.5 similar
Anchor 253 color values
| Code | 253 |
|---|---|
| Name | Parrot Green Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #cfe080 |
| RGB | 207, 224, 128 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 86.1, a* -20.1, b* 45.0 |
| HSL | 71°, 61 %, 69 % |
| Color family | Green, 3 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 86.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light, ΔE 3.6 |
Anchor 253 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 253: the best is DMC 472 at ΔE 3.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 472 | Avocado Green Ultra Light | 3.6 | close |
| DMC | 907 | Parrot Green Light | 4.5 | close |
| DMC | 3819 | Moss Green Light | 5.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1501 | Avocado Green Very Light | 6.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 103 | Lemon Medium | 9.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 102 | Lemon Light | 9.4 | similar |
| Perler | Sherbet | code 80-15214 | 2.1 | very close |
| Perler | Pastel Yellow | code 80-19056 | 6.4 | similar |
| Hama | 43 | Pastel Yellow | 8.0 | similar |
| Hama | 104 | Lime | 9.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S65 | Canary | 6.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S52 | Picasso | 7.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 7.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 9.5 | similar |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 253
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 253; the nearest, Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light, sits at ΔE 3.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | Parrot Green Light | #c7dd63 | 3.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 259 | Loden Green Very Light | #dee9a5 | 5.5 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 278 | Olive Green Light | #cfcb67 | 6.8 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1043 | Grass Green Very Light | #cee5ad | 8.2 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 264 | Avocado Very Light | #b5c382 | 8.4 | darker and more muted |
| 292 | Jonquil Very Light | #fceca0 | 9.9 | lighter and more muted |
| 288 | Canary Yellow Light | #fbeb69 | 10.4 | lighter and more saturated |
| 240 | Grass Green Light | #9fcd88 | 10.4 | darker and more muted |
Shading Anchor 253: lighter and darker green steps
2 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 90 to 70.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 253
One strand each of Anchor 254 and Anchor 259 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 254, ΔE 3.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 253 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light + 1 × Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light | #d3e389 | 1.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 288 Canary Yellow Light + 1 × Anchor 240 Grass Green Light | #d4dd7a | 2.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 288 Canary Yellow Light + 1 × Anchor 241 Grass Green | #ccda70 | 2.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 253
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #cfe080; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Anchor 253
Substituting Anchor 253 takes care: DMC 472 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 3.6), and Madeira 1501 is darker (ΔE 6.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 253 is number 3 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light and down to Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 253 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.6:1 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 Sherbet (ΔE 2.1), Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 8.0) and Artkal S S65 Canary (ΔE 6.9); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 253?
DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 253 Parrot Green Very Light (ΔE 3.6, close). Runners-up: DMC 907 (ΔE 4.5) and DMC 3819 (ΔE 5.6).
What color is Anchor 253?
Anchor 253 Parrot Green Very Light is a very light, rich green in the green family: hex #cfe080, RGB 207, 224, 128, L* 86.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 253?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light is nearest (ΔE 3.7). From other brands, DMC 472 (ΔE 3.6) or Madeira 1501 (ΔE 6.9). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 254 and Anchor 259 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Anchor 253 in Perler beads?
Perler Sherbet (#d8e47c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 2.1 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 8.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 253?
Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light at ΔE 6.9 (similar), then Madeira 103 at ΔE 9.2.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light ΔE 5.5
- Anchor 278 Olive Green Light ΔE 6.8
- Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light ΔE 8.2
- Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light ΔE 8.4
- Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light ΔE 9.9
Anchor 253 in other brands
- DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light ΔE 3.6
- Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 6.9
- Perler Sherbet ΔE 2.1
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow ΔE 8.0
- Artkal S S65 Canary ΔE 6.9
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 7.5