Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light
Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light is a medium, vivid green with the screen hex #8baf22. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 906 Parrot Green Medium at ΔE 3.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1410 Forest Green Light at ΔE 4.6 (close).
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Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light
#8baf22 · RGB 139, 175, 34
Closest to Anchor 255 in other brands
- DMC 906 Parrot Green Medium ΔE 3.8 close
- Madeira 1410 Forest Green Light ΔE 4.6 close
- Perler Fern ΔE 7.3 similar
- Hama 104 Lime ΔE 10.9 loose
- Artkal S S21 Pastel Green ΔE 2.5 very close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 12.4 loose
Anchor 255 color values
| Code | 255 |
|---|---|
| Name | Parrot Green Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #8baf22 |
| RGB | 139, 175, 34 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 66.7, a* -30.9, b* 62.0 |
| HSL | 75°, 67 %, 41 % |
| Color family | Green, 19 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 66.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 906 Parrot Green Medium, ΔE 3.8 |
Anchor 255 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 255: the best is DMC 906 at ΔE 3.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 906 | Parrot Green Medium | 3.8 | close |
| DMC | 470 | Avocado Green Light | 5.4 | close |
| DMC | 581 | Moss Green | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1410 | Forest Green Light | 4.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1308 | Yellow Green | 5.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1502 | Avocado Green Light | 7.2 | similar |
| Perler | Fern | code 80-15219 | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Kiwi Lime | code 80-19061 | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 104 | Lime | 10.9 | loose |
| Hama | 37 | Neon Green | 13.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S21 | Pastel Green | 2.5 | very close |
| Artkal S | S46 | Bright Green | 5.5 | close |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 12.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 12.9 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 255
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 255; the nearest, Anchor 265 Avocado Light, sits at ΔE 6.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | Avocado Light | #98b45a | 6.2 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 238 | Spring Green Medium | #60ad36 | 8.2 | a little darker |
| 256 | Parrot Green Medium | #5c9619 | 10.3 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 242 | Grass Green Medium Light | #73a85e | 11.0 | a little darker and more muted |
| 260 | Loden Green Light | #9fb476 | 11.1 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 225 | Emerald Light | #64b55d | 11.7 | more muted |
| 239 | Spring Green Dark | #439c17 | 11.8 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 241 | Grass Green | #87c677 | 12.6 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 255: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 76 to 56.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 264 | Avocado Very Light | 76.4 |
| 3 lighter | 241 | Grass Green | 74.1 |
| 2 lighter | 260 | Loden Green Light | 70.4 |
| 1 lighter | 265 | Avocado Light | 69.5 |
| this color | 255 | Parrot Green Medium Light | 66.7 |
| 1 darker | 238 | Spring Green Medium | 63.9 |
| 2 darker | 242 | Grass Green Medium Light | 63.7 |
| 3 darker | 239 | Spring Green Dark | 57.1 |
| 4 darker | 256 | Parrot Green Medium | 56.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 255
One strand each of Anchor 238 and Anchor 279 models at ΔE 3.7, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 265, ΔE 6.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 255 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 238 Spring Green Medium + 1 × Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light | #99ae41 | 3.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 239 Spring Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light | #92a638 | 4.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light + 1 × Anchor 257 Parrot Green Medium Dark | #99b949 | 4.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 255
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #8baf22; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1044 | Grass Green Dark | 4.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 8.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 352 | Bark Dark | 4.6:1 |
How to use Anchor 255
Substituting Anchor 255 takes care: DMC 906 is slightly more muted (ΔE 3.8), and Madeira 1410 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 255 is number 19 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 265 Avocado Light and down to Anchor 238 Spring Green Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 255 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 8.3:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Fern (ΔE 7.3), Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 10.9) and Artkal S S21 Pastel Green (ΔE 2.5); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 255?
DMC 906 Parrot Green Medium is the closest DMC match to Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light (ΔE 3.8, close). Runners-up: DMC 470 (ΔE 5.4) and DMC 581 (ΔE 6.3).
What color is Anchor 255?
Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light is a medium, vivid green in the green family: hex #8baf22, RGB 139, 175, 34, L* 66.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 255?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 265 Avocado Light is nearest (ΔE 6.2). From other brands, DMC 906 (ΔE 3.8) or Madeira 1410 (ΔE 4.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 238 and Anchor 279 models at ΔE 3.7.
What is Anchor 255 in Perler beads?
Perler Fern (#7f971a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 10.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 255?
Madeira 1410 Forest Green Light at ΔE 4.6 (close), then Madeira 1308 at ΔE 5.0.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 260 Loden Green Light ΔE 11.1
Anchor 255 in other brands
- Perler Fern ΔE 7.3
- Hama 104 Lime ΔE 10.9
- Artkal S S21 Pastel Green ΔE 2.5
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 12.4