Anchor 278 Olive Green Light
On screen, Anchor 278 Olive Green Light reads as a light, rich yellow (#cfcb67). The closest DMC thread is DMC 18 Yellow Plum, very close at ΔE 2.4; in Madeira, use Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light (ΔE 4.8, close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 278 Olive Green Light
#cfcb67 · RGB 207, 203, 103
Closest to Anchor 278 in other brands
- DMC 18 Yellow Plum ΔE 2.4 very close
- Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 4.8 close
- Perler Slime ΔE 1.7 very close
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow ΔE 7.1 similar
- Artkal S S145 Pale Yellow Moss ΔE 2.2 very close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 3.1 close
Anchor 278 color values
| Code | 278 |
|---|---|
| Name | Olive Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #cfcb67 |
| RGB | 207, 203, 103 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 80.2, a* -12.1, b* 49.8 |
| HSL | 58°, 52 %, 61 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 16 of 28 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 80.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 18 Yellow Plum, ΔE 2.4 |
Anchor 278 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 278: the best is DMC 18 at ΔE 2.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 18 | Yellow Plum | 2.4 | very close |
| DMC | 16 | Chartreuse Light | 2.5 | very close |
| DMC | 734 | Olive Green Light | 4.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1501 | Avocado Green Very Light | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 2703 | Yellow Green Light | 6.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1414 | Avocado Green Pale | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Slime | code 80-15259 | 1.7 | very close |
| Perler | Prickly Pear | code 80-19097 | 6.2 | similar |
| Hama | 43 | Pastel Yellow | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 104 | Lime | 8.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S145 | Pale Yellow Moss | 2.2 | very close |
| Artkal S | S29 | Pastel Yellow | 3.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 3.1 | close |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 8.0 | similar |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 278
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 278; the nearest, Anchor 253 Parrot Green Very Light, sits at ΔE 6.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | Parrot Green Very Light | #cfe080 | 6.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 254 | Parrot Green Light | #c7dd63 | 6.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 842 | Fern Green Light | #c1b879 | 7.5 | darker and more muted |
| 279 | Olive Green Medium Light | #bfaf4b | 7.6 | darker |
| 886 | Sand Stone | #e7ce87 | 8.1 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 293 | Jonquil Light | #fce378 | 8.6 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 264 | Avocado Very Light | #b5c382 | 8.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 288 | Canary Yellow Light | #fbeb69 | 9.0 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 278: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor yellow family, L* from 92 to 68.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 288 | Canary Yellow Light | 92.1 |
| 3 lighter | 293 | Jonquil Light | 90.3 |
| 2 lighter | 301 | Citrus | 86.1 |
| 1 lighter | 886 | Sand Stone | 83.4 |
| this color | 278 | Olive Green Light | 80.2 |
| 1 darker | 887 | Sand Stone Medium Light | 74.8 |
| 2 darker | 842 | Fern Green Light | 74.2 |
| 3 darker | 279 | Olive Green Medium Light | 71.0 |
| 4 darker | 945 | Harvest Medium | 68.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 278
One strand each of Anchor 254 and Anchor 887 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 253, ΔE 6.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 278 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light + 1 × Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light | #ceca6a | 0.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 293 Jonquil Light + 1 × Anchor 265 Avocado Light | #d2cd6a | 0.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light + 1 × Anchor 874 Saffron Medium | #cfc860 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 278
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #cfcb67; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (yellow) | 681 | Forest Dark | 4.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 12.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 4.6:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 278
DMC 18 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 278. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 2.4 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 278 is number 16 of 28 in the Anchor yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 886 Sand Stone and down to Anchor 887 Sand Stone Medium Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 278 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.4:1 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 Slime (ΔE 1.7), Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 7.1) and Artkal S S145 Pale Yellow Moss (ΔE 2.2); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 278?
DMC 18 Yellow Plum is the closest DMC match to Anchor 278 Olive Green Light (ΔE 2.4, very close). Runners-up: DMC 16 (ΔE 2.5) and DMC 734 (ΔE 4.9).
What color is Anchor 278?
Anchor 278 Olive Green Light is a light, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #cfcb67, RGB 207, 203, 103, L* 80.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 278?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 253 Parrot Green Very Light is nearest (ΔE 6.8). From other brands, DMC 18 (ΔE 2.4) or Madeira 1501 (ΔE 4.8). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 254 and Anchor 887 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Anchor 278 in Perler beads?
Perler Slime (#c8c85c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 1.7 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 7.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 278?
Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light at ΔE 4.8 (close), then Madeira 2703 at ΔE 6.5.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 253 Parrot Green Very Light ΔE 6.8
- Anchor 842 Fern Green Light ΔE 7.5
- Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light ΔE 7.6
- Anchor 293 Jonquil Light ΔE 8.6
- Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light ΔE 8.6
Anchor 278 in other brands
- Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 4.8
- Perler Slime ΔE 1.7
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow ΔE 7.1
- Artkal S S145 Pale Yellow Moss ΔE 2.2
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 3.1