Anchor 216 Juniper Medium
Anchor 216 Juniper Medium is a medium, soft green with the screen hex #517c60. The closest DMC thread is DMC 3815 Celadon Green Dark, very close at ΔE 2.5; in Madeira, use Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium (ΔE 6.5, similar).
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Anchor 216 Juniper Medium
#517c60 · RGB 81, 124, 96
Closest to Anchor 216 in other brands
- DMC 3815 Celadon Green Dark ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium ΔE 6.5 similar
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 8.7 similar
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 7.7 similar
- Artkal S SL2 Glitter Green ΔE 7.9 similar
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 10.0 loose
Anchor 216 color values
| Code | 216 |
|---|---|
| Name | Juniper Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #517c60 |
| RGB | 81, 124, 96 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 48.3, a* -21.3, b* 10.6 |
| HSL | 141°, 21 %, 40 % |
| Color family | Green, 37 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 48.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3815 Celadon Green Dark, ΔE 2.5 |
Anchor 216 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 216: the best is DMC 3815 at ΔE 2.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3815 | Celadon Green Dark | 2.5 | very close |
| DMC | 163 | Celadon Green Medium | 3.2 | close |
| DMC | 505 | Jade Green | 5.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1311 | Pistachio Green Medium | 6.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1703 | Sea Foam Green Medium | 7.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1213 | Leaf Green Dark | 8.0 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 8.7 | similar |
| Perler | Shamrock | code 80-15199 | 11.3 | loose |
| Hama | 113 | Aqua | 7.7 | similar |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 9.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | SL2 | Glitter Green | 7.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S62 | Green Tea | 8.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 10.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 17.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 216
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 216; the nearest, Anchor 877 Pine Medium, sits at ΔE 5.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 877 | Pine Medium | #417160 | 5.9 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 210 | Spruce Medium | #287548 | 7.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 876 | Pine | #609079 | 7.9 | lighter |
| 215 | Juniper Medium Light | #6a8e64 | 8.4 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 230 | Mint Green Very Dark | #02774e | 8.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | #346544 | 9.2 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 860 | Laurel Green Medium Light | #727e5b | 9.5 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 244 | Grass Green Medium Dark | #377739 | 9.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 216: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 56 to 39.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 876 | Pine | 55.9 |
| 3 lighter | 215 | Juniper Medium Light | 55.4 |
| 2 lighter | 205 | Mint Green Dark | 55.3 |
| 1 lighter | 860 | Laurel Green Medium Light | 51.0 |
| this color | 216 | Juniper Medium | 48.3 |
| 1 darker | 877 | Pine Medium | 43.9 |
| 2 darker | 230 | Mint Green Very Dark | 43.9 |
| 3 darker | 210 | Spruce Medium | 43.7 |
| 4 darker | 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | 38.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 216
One strand each of Anchor 876 and Anchor 217 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 877, ΔE 5.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 216 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 876 Pine + 1 × Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark | #4e7d63 | 1.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 876 Pine + 1 × Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium | #547d5e | 1.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark | #537e67 | 2.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 216
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #517c60; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Anchor 216
DMC 3815 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 216. It is a little darker and slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.5 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 216 is number 37 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light and down to Anchor 877 Pine Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 216 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 4.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Green (ΔE 8.7), Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 7.7) and Artkal S SL2 Glitter Green (ΔE 7.9); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 216?
DMC 3815 Celadon Green Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 216 Juniper Medium (ΔE 2.5, very close). Runners-up: DMC 163 (ΔE 3.2) and DMC 505 (ΔE 5.6).
What color is Anchor 216?
Anchor 216 Juniper Medium is a medium, soft green in the green family: hex #517c60, RGB 81, 124, 96, L* 48.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 216?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 877 Pine Medium is nearest (ΔE 5.9). From other brands, DMC 3815 (ΔE 2.5) or Madeira 1311 (ΔE 6.5). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 876 and Anchor 217 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Anchor 216 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Green (#007b4e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 7.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 216?
Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium at ΔE 6.5 (similar), then Madeira 1703 at ΔE 7.1.
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Nearest Anchor colors
Anchor 216 in other brands
- Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium ΔE 6.5
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 8.7
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 7.7
- Artkal S SL2 Glitter Green ΔE 7.9
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 10.0