Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light
On screen, Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light reads as a light, rich teal (#52bfac). The closest DMC thread is DMC 959 Sea Green Medium, very close at ΔE 2.1; in Madeira, use Madeira 1113 Turquoise Light (ΔE 1.6, very close).
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Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light
#52bfac · RGB 82, 191, 172
Closest to Anchor 186 in other brands
- DMC 959 Sea Green Medium ΔE 2.1 very close
- Madeira 1113 Turquoise Light ΔE 1.6 very close
- Perler Light Green ΔE 3.6 close
- Hama 11 Light Green ΔE 6.6 similar
- Artkal S S147 Spearmint ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 19.2 loose
Anchor 186 color values
| Code | 186 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sea Green Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #52bfac |
| RGB | 82, 191, 172 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 70.9, a* -35.8, b* 0.2 |
| HSL | 170°, 46 %, 54 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 9 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 70.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 959 Sea Green Medium, ΔE 2.1 |
Anchor 186 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 186: the best is Madeira 1113 at ΔE 1.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 959 | Sea Green Medium | 2.1 | very close |
| DMC | 958 | Sea Green Dark | 3.0 | very close |
| DMC | 3851 | Green Bright Light | 3.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1113 | Turquoise Light | 1.6 | very close |
| Madeira | 1201 | Turquoise Medium | 3.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1112 | Turquoise Very Light | 5.9 | close |
| Perler | Light Green | code 80-19011 | 3.6 | close |
| Perler | Caribbean Sea | code 80-15266 | 4.2 | close |
| Hama | 11 | Light Green | 6.6 | similar |
| Hama | 98 | Pastel Mint | 11.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S147 | Spearmint | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S121 | Celadon Green | 7.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 19.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 24.8 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 186
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 186; the nearest, Anchor 1070 Sea Green Medium, sits at ΔE 5.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1070 | Sea Green Medium | #54ac99 | 5.3 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 187 | Sea Green Medium | #2ba899 | 7.0 | darker |
| 185 | Sea Green Light | #81d6c4 | 7.1 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 204 | Mint Green Medium | #64bb87 | 10.5 | more saturated |
| 1072 | Sea Green Medium Dark | #309c84 | 10.8 | much darker |
| 1092 | Turquoise Light | #99d8d2 | 10.8 | lighter and more muted |
| 208 | Spruce Medium Light | #63ae80 | 10.9 | darker |
| 875 | Pine Light | #92b69f | 11.0 | more muted |
Shading Anchor 186: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor teal and aqua family, L* from 82 to 58.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1092 | Turquoise Light | 82.1 |
| 3 lighter | 185 | Sea Green Light | 80.0 |
| 2 lighter | 167 | Surf Blue Very Light | 78.2 |
| 1 lighter | 1038 | Glacier Blue Medium | 73.5 |
| this color | 186 | Sea Green Medium Light | 70.9 |
| 1 darker | 1070 | Sea Green Medium | 64.7 |
| 2 darker | 187 | Sea Green Medium | 62.4 |
| 3 darker | 168 | Surf Blue Light | 61.2 |
| 4 darker | 1072 | Sea Green Medium Dark | 58.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 186
One strand each of Anchor 187 and Anchor 185 models at ΔE 1.7, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1070, ΔE 5.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 186 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 187 Sea Green Medium + 1 × Anchor 185 Sea Green Light | #62c1b0 | 1.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 185 Sea Green Light + 1 × Anchor 1072 Sea Green Medium Dark | #63bca8 | 2.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 1070 Sea Green Medium + 1 × Anchor 185 Sea Green Light | #6dc2b0 | 2.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 186
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #52bfac; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 683 | Turf Green | 4.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 9.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 357 | Mocha Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 186
DMC 959 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 186. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 2.1 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 186 is number 9 of 22 in the Anchor teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium and down to Anchor 1070 Sea Green Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 186 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.4:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Green (ΔE 3.6), Hama 11 Light Green (ΔE 6.6) and Artkal S S147 Spearmint (ΔE 7.1); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 186?
DMC 959 Sea Green Medium is the closest DMC match to Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light (ΔE 2.1, very close). Runners-up: DMC 958 (ΔE 3.0) and DMC 3851 (ΔE 3.3).
What color is Anchor 186?
Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light is a light, rich teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #52bfac, RGB 82, 191, 172, L* 70.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 186?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1070 Sea Green Medium is nearest (ΔE 5.3). From other brands, DMC 959 (ΔE 2.1) or Madeira 1113 (ΔE 1.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 187 and Anchor 185 models at ΔE 1.7.
What is Anchor 186 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Green (#18c7b1) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.6 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 11 Light Green (ΔE 6.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 186?
Madeira 1113 Turquoise Light at ΔE 1.6 (very close), then Madeira 1201 at ΔE 3.7.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1070 Sea Green Medium ΔE 5.3
- Anchor 187 Sea Green Medium ΔE 7.0
- Anchor 185 Sea Green Light ΔE 7.1
- Anchor 1072 Sea Green Medium Dark ΔE 10.8
- Anchor 1092 Turquoise Light ΔE 10.8
Anchor 186 in other brands
- Perler Light Green ΔE 3.6
- Hama 11 Light Green ΔE 6.6
- Artkal S S147 Spearmint ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 19.2