Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light
Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light (#b5c382) is a light, rich green. The closest DMC thread is DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light, very close at ΔE 1.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 1604 Laurel Green Very Light (ΔE 2.7, very close).
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Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light
#b5c382 · RGB 181, 195, 130
Closest to Anchor 264 in other brands
- DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 1.7 very close
- Madeira 1604 Laurel Green Very Light ΔE 2.7 very close
- Perler Celery ΔE 6.8 similar
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 7.3 similar
- Artkal S S108 Seashell Beige ΔE 8.3 similar
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 8.8 similar
Anchor 264 color values
| Code | 264 |
|---|---|
| Name | Avocado Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #b5c382 |
| RGB | 181, 195, 130 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 76.4, a* -15.4, b* 31.1 |
| HSL | 73°, 35 %, 64 % |
| Color family | Green, 9 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 76.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light, ΔE 1.7 |
Anchor 264 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 264: the best is DMC 471 at ΔE 1.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | 1.7 | very close |
| DMC | 3013 | Khaki Green Light | 4.6 | close |
| DMC | 12 | Tender Green | 5.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1604 | Laurel Green Very Light | 2.7 | very close |
| Madeira | 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1501 | Avocado Green Very Light | 5.2 | close |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 6.8 | similar |
| Perler | Slime | code 80-15259 | 8.7 | similar |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 7.3 | similar |
| Hama | 98 | Pastel Mint | 12.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S108 | Seashell Beige | 8.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S55 | Pistachio | 8.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 8.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 13.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 264
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 264; the nearest, Anchor 260 Loden Green Light, sits at ΔE 4.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | Loden Green Light | #9fb476 | 4.8 | darker |
| 842 | Fern Green Light | #c1b879 | 6.9 | a little darker |
| 240 | Grass Green Light | #9fcd88 | 7.0 | slightly more saturated |
| 214 | Juniper Light | #99b786 | 7.1 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 265 | Avocado Light | #98b45a | 7.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 253 | Parrot Green Very Light | #cfe080 | 8.4 | lighter and more saturated |
| 278 | Olive Green Light | #cfcb67 | 8.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 213 | Juniper Very Light | #baccab | 8.7 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 264: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 88 to 70.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1043 | Grass Green Very Light | 88.1 |
| 3 lighter | 253 | Parrot Green Very Light | 86.1 |
| 2 lighter | 213 | Juniper Very Light | 79.9 |
| 1 lighter | 240 | Grass Green Light | 77.8 |
| this color | 264 | Avocado Very Light | 76.4 |
| 1 darker | 241 | Grass Green | 74.1 |
| 2 darker | 214 | Juniper Light | 71.1 |
| 3 darker | 260 | Loden Green Light | 70.4 |
| 4 darker | 265 | Avocado Light | 69.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 264
One strand each of Anchor 852 and Anchor 225 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 260, ΔE 4.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 264 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 852 Turf Very Light + 1 × Anchor 225 Emerald Light | #b2c383 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 241 Grass Green + 1 × Anchor 956 Harvest Light | #b1c381 | 1.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 842 Fern Green Light + 1 × Anchor 240 Grass Green Light | #b1c381 | 1.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 264
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #b5c382; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with Anchor 264
DMC 471 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 264. It is a little darker and slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 1.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 264 is number 9 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 240 Grass Green Light and down to Anchor 241 Grass Green. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 264 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.1:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Celery (ΔE 6.8), Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 7.3) and Artkal S S108 Seashell Beige (ΔE 8.3); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 264?
DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light (ΔE 1.7, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3013 (ΔE 4.6) and DMC 12 (ΔE 5.6).
What color is Anchor 264?
Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light is a light, rich green in the green family: hex #b5c382, RGB 181, 195, 130, L* 76.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 264?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 260 Loden Green Light is nearest (ΔE 4.8). From other brands, DMC 471 (ΔE 1.7) or Madeira 1604 (ΔE 2.7). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 852 and Anchor 225 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Anchor 264 in Perler beads?
Perler Celery (#bed4a6) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 7.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 264?
Madeira 1604 Laurel Green Very Light at ΔE 2.7 (very close), then Madeira 1409 at ΔE 4.3.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 260 Loden Green Light ΔE 4.8
- Anchor 842 Fern Green Light ΔE 6.9
- Anchor 253 Parrot Green Very Light ΔE 8.4
- Anchor 278 Olive Green Light ΔE 8.6
- Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light ΔE 8.7
Anchor 264 in other brands
- DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 1.7
- Perler Celery ΔE 6.8
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 7.3
- Artkal S S108 Seashell Beige ΔE 8.3
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 8.8