Anchor 261 Loden Green Medium Light
Anchor 261 Loden Green Medium Light (#889f72) is a medium, soft green. The closest DMC thread is DMC 989 Forest Green, very close at ΔE 2.2; in Madeira, use Madeira 1401 Green Very Light (ΔE 5.5, close).
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Anchor 261 Loden Green Medium Light
#889f72 · RGB 136, 159, 114
Closest to Anchor 261 in other brands
- DMC 989 Forest Green ΔE 2.2 very close
- Madeira 1401 Green Very Light ΔE 5.5 close
- Perler Sage ΔE 6.8 similar
- Hama 115 Bright Green ΔE 5.9 close
- Artkal S S114 Light Greengray ΔE 9.9 similar
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 13.3 loose
Anchor 261 color values
| Code | 261 |
|---|---|
| Name | Loden Green Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #889f72 |
| RGB | 136, 159, 114 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 62.7, a* -16.4, b* 20.9 |
| HSL | 91°, 19 %, 54 % |
| Color family | Green, 23 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 62.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 989 Forest Green, ΔE 2.2 |
Anchor 261 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 261: the best is DMC 989 at ΔE 2.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 989 | Forest Green | 2.2 | very close |
| DMC | 3364 | Pine Green | 4.1 | close |
| DMC | 3052 | Green Gray Medium | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1401 | Green Very Light | 5.5 | close |
| Madeira | 2604 | Nile Green Dark | 6.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 1310 | Pistachio Green Light | 6.8 | similar |
| Perler | Sage | code 80-15254 | 6.8 | similar |
| Perler | Green | code 80-19080 | 11.5 | loose |
| Hama | 115 | Bright Green | 5.9 | close |
| Hama | 110 | Matcha | 8.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S114 | Light Greengray | 9.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S116 | Earth Green | 10.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 13.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 14.8 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 261
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 261; the nearest, Anchor 859 Laurel Green, sits at ΔE 4.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 859 | Laurel Green | #8b9570 | 4.7 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 214 | Juniper Light | #99b786 | 6.9 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 260 | Loden Green Light | #9fb476 | 7.4 | lighter and more saturated |
| 215 | Juniper Medium Light | #6a8e64 | 7.4 | darker |
| 858 | Laurel Green Light | #a3ae8f | 7.6 | lighter and more muted |
| 242 | Grass Green Medium Light | #73a85e | 7.6 | more saturated |
| 208 | Spruce Medium Light | #63ae80 | 10.0 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 875 | Pine Light | #92b69f | 10.4 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 261: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 71 to 54.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 214 | Juniper Light | 71.1 |
| 3 lighter | 260 | Loden Green Light | 70.4 |
| 2 lighter | 858 | Laurel Green Light | 69.5 |
| 1 lighter | 242 | Grass Green Medium Light | 63.7 |
| this color | 261 | Loden Green Medium Light | 62.7 |
| 1 darker | 859 | Laurel Green | 60.0 |
| 2 darker | 215 | Juniper Medium Light | 55.4 |
| 3 darker | 243 | Grass Green Medium | 55.2 |
| 4 darker | 266 | Avocado Medium Light | 54.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 261
One strand each of Anchor 214 and Anchor 860 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 859, ΔE 4.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 261 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 214 Juniper Light + 1 × Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light | #879e73 | 0.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 208 Spruce Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 854 Turf Medium Light | #879f6c | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 858 Laurel Green Light + 1 × Anchor 243 Grass Green Medium | #84a173 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 261
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #889f72; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with Anchor 261
DMC 989 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 261. It is a little lighter and slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.2 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 261 is number 23 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 242 Grass Green Medium Light and down to Anchor 859 Laurel Green. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 261 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 7.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sage (ΔE 6.8), Hama 115 Bright Green (ΔE 5.9) and Artkal S S114 Light Greengray (ΔE 9.9); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 261?
DMC 989 Forest Green is the closest DMC match to Anchor 261 Loden Green Medium Light (ΔE 2.2, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3364 (ΔE 4.1) and DMC 3052 (ΔE 5.1).
What color is Anchor 261?
Anchor 261 Loden Green Medium Light is a medium, soft green in the green family: hex #889f72, RGB 136, 159, 114, L* 62.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 261?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 859 Laurel Green is nearest (ΔE 4.7). From other brands, DMC 989 (ΔE 2.2) or Madeira 1401 (ΔE 5.5). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 214 and Anchor 860 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Anchor 261 in Perler beads?
Perler Sage (#9aa98e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 115 Bright Green (ΔE 5.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 261?
Madeira 1401 Green Very Light at ΔE 5.5 (close), then Madeira 2604 at ΔE 6.8.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 260 Loden Green Light ΔE 7.4
Anchor 261 in other brands
- Perler Sage ΔE 6.8
- Hama 115 Bright Green ΔE 5.9
- Artkal S S114 Light Greengray ΔE 9.9
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 13.3