Anchor 260 Loden Green Light
Anchor 260 Loden Green Light is a light, rich green with the screen hex #9fb476. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light at ΔE 3.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1401 Green Very Light at ΔE 2.6 (very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 260 Loden Green Light
#9fb476 · RGB 159, 180, 118
Closest to Anchor 260 in other brands
- DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 3.8 close
- Madeira 1401 Green Very Light ΔE 2.6 very close
- Perler Sage ΔE 9.3 similar
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 7.3 similar
- Artkal S SP1 Pearlescent Green ΔE 8.0 similar
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 11.5 loose
Anchor 260 color values
| Code | 260 |
|---|---|
| Name | Loden Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #9fb476 |
| RGB | 159, 180, 118 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 70.4, a* -17.9, b* 29.3 |
| HSL | 80°, 29 %, 58 % |
| Color family | Green, 14 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 70.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light, ΔE 3.8 |
Anchor 260 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 260: the best is Madeira 1401 at ΔE 2.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | 3.8 | close |
| DMC | 989 | Forest Green | 5.3 | close |
| DMC | 470 | Avocado Green Light | 6.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1401 | Green Very Light | 2.6 | very close |
| Madeira | 1604 | Laurel Green Very Light | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1603 | Laurel Green Light | 5.4 | close |
| Perler | Sage | code 80-15254 | 9.3 | similar |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 9.5 | similar |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 7.3 | similar |
| Hama | 115 | Bright Green | 11.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | SP1 | Pearlescent Green | 8.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S55 | Pistachio | 8.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 11.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 13.4 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 260
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 260; the nearest, Anchor 214 Juniper Light, sits at ΔE 4.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | Juniper Light | #99b786 | 4.3 | slightly more muted |
| 264 | Avocado Very Light | #b5c382 | 4.8 | lighter |
| 265 | Avocado Light | #98b45a | 5.1 | more saturated |
| 261 | Loden Green Medium Light | #889f72 | 7.4 | darker and more muted |
| 240 | Grass Green Light | #9fcd88 | 7.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 858 | Laurel Green Light | #a3ae8f | 7.9 | more muted |
| 241 | Grass Green | #87c677 | 8.3 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 242 | Grass Green Medium Light | #73a85e | 8.4 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 260: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 79 to 60.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 206 | Spruce Light | 79.0 |
| 3 lighter | 240 | Grass Green Light | 77.8 |
| 2 lighter | 264 | Avocado Very Light | 76.4 |
| 1 lighter | 241 | Grass Green | 74.1 |
| this color | 260 | Loden Green Light | 70.4 |
| 1 darker | 225 | Emerald Light | 66.9 |
| 2 darker | 242 | Grass Green Medium Light | 63.7 |
| 3 darker | 261 | Loden Green Medium Light | 62.7 |
| 4 darker | 859 | Laurel Green | 60.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 260
One strand each of Anchor 265 and Anchor 858 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 214, ΔE 4.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 260 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 265 Avocado Light + 1 × Anchor 858 Laurel Green Light | #9eb178 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light + 1 × Anchor 261 Loden Green Medium Light | #a1b27a | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 241 Grass Green + 1 × Anchor 853 Turf Light | #a5b876 | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 260
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #9fb476; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1044 | Grass Green Dark | 5.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 9.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 357 | Mocha Dark | 4.4:1 |
How to use Anchor 260
Substituting Anchor 260 takes care: DMC 471 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.8), and Madeira 1401 is a little darker (ΔE 2.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 260 is number 14 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 241 Grass Green and down to Anchor 225 Emerald Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 260 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.3:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sage (ΔE 9.3), Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 7.3) and Artkal S SP1 Pearlescent Green (ΔE 8.0); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 260?
DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 260 Loden Green Light (ΔE 3.8, close). Runners-up: DMC 989 (ΔE 5.3) and DMC 470 (ΔE 6.4).
What color is Anchor 260?
Anchor 260 Loden Green Light is a light, rich green in the green family: hex #9fb476, RGB 159, 180, 118, L* 70.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 260?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 214 Juniper Light is nearest (ΔE 4.3). From other brands, DMC 471 (ΔE 3.8) or Madeira 1401 (ΔE 2.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 265 and Anchor 858 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Anchor 260 in Perler beads?
Perler Sage (#9aa98e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 7.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 260?
Madeira 1401 Green Very Light at ΔE 2.6 (very close), then Madeira 1604 at ΔE 3.5.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
Anchor 260 in other brands
- DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 3.8
- Perler Sage ΔE 9.3
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 7.3
- Artkal S SP1 Pearlescent Green ΔE 8.0
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 11.5