Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light
Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light is a very light, rich green with the screen hex #dee9a5. The closest DMC thread is DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light, very close at ΔE 2.0; in Madeira, use Madeira 102 Lemon Light (ΔE 5.3, close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light
#dee9a5 · RGB 222, 233, 165
Closest to Anchor 259 in other brands
- DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light ΔE 2.0 very close
- Madeira 102 Lemon Light ΔE 5.3 close
- Perler Pastel Yellow ΔE 5.8 close
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 9.2 similar
- Artkal S S52 Picasso ΔE 8.3 similar
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 7.5 similar
Anchor 259 color values
| Code | 259 |
|---|---|
| Name | Loden Green Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #dee9a5 |
| RGB | 222, 233, 165 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 90.1, a* -14.5, b* 31.9 |
| HSL | 70°, 61 %, 78 % |
| Color family | Green, 1 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 90.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light, ΔE 2.0 |
Anchor 259 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 259: the best is DMC 472 at ΔE 2.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 472 | Avocado Green Ultra Light | 2.0 | very close |
| DMC | 11 | Tender Green Light | 2.8 | very close |
| DMC | 12 | Tender Green | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 102 | Lemon Light | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 2205 | Old Gold Very Light | 8.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 2207 | Gold Very Light | 9.2 | similar |
| Perler | Pastel Yellow | code 80-19056 | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Sherbet | code 80-15214 | 6.3 | similar |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 9.2 | similar |
| Hama | 43 | Pastel Yellow | 11.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S52 | Picasso | 8.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S149 | Creme | 9.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 7.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 12.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 259
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 259; the nearest, Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1043 | Grass Green Very Light | #cee5ad | 4.5 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 253 | Parrot Green Very Light | #cfe080 | 5.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 292 | Jonquil Very Light | #fceca0 | 7.9 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 264 | Avocado Very Light | #b5c382 | 9.2 | much darker |
| 278 | Olive Green Light | #cfcb67 | 10.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 885 | Sand Stone Light | #f5e2b4 | 10.4 | more muted |
| 275 | Citrus Light | #fbf1ce | 10.5 | lighter and more muted |
| 300 | Citrus Light | #f7dd9f | 11.0 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
Shading Anchor 259: lighter and darker green steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 90 to 76.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 259
One strand each of Anchor 254 and Anchor 275 models at ΔE 1.8, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1043, ΔE 4.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 259 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light + 1 × Anchor 275 Citrus Light | #e3e7a4 | 1.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light + 1 × Anchor 926 Ecru Very Light | #e2e5a7 | 2.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light + 1 × Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light | #e7e9a7 | 2.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 259
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #dee9a5; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1044 | Grass Green Dark | 9.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 16.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 339 | Terra Cotta Medium | 4.5:1 |
How to use Anchor 259
DMC 472 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 259. It is a little darker and slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.0 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 259 is number 1 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 259 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 16.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Pastel Yellow (ΔE 5.8), Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 9.2) and Artkal S S52 Picasso (ΔE 8.3); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 259?
DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light (ΔE 2.0, very close). Runners-up: DMC 11 (ΔE 2.8) and DMC 12 (ΔE 3.8).
What color is Anchor 259?
Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light is a very light, rich green in the green family: hex #dee9a5, RGB 222, 233, 165, L* 90.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 259?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.5). From other brands, DMC 472 (ΔE 2.0) or Madeira 102 (ΔE 5.3). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 254 and Anchor 275 models at ΔE 1.8.
What is Anchor 259 in Perler beads?
Perler Pastel Yellow (#e9e290) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.8 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 9.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 259?
Madeira 102 Lemon Light at ΔE 5.3 (close), then Madeira 2205 at ΔE 8.1.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light ΔE 4.5
- Anchor 253 Parrot Green Very Light ΔE 5.5
- Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light ΔE 7.9
- Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light ΔE 9.2
- Anchor 278 Olive Green Light ΔE 10.0
- Anchor 885 Sand Stone Light ΔE 10.4
Anchor 259 in other brands
- DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light ΔE 2.0
- Madeira 102 Lemon Light ΔE 5.3
- Perler Pastel Yellow ΔE 5.8
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 9.2
- Artkal S S52 Picasso ΔE 8.3
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 7.5