Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light
On screen, Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light reads as a medium, soft green (#727e5b). The closest DMC thread is DMC 3363 Pine Green Medium, very close at ΔE 2.8; in Madeira, use Madeira 1513 Gray Green Medium (ΔE 3.2, close).
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Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light
#727e5b · RGB 114, 126, 91
Closest to Anchor 860 in other brands
- DMC 3363 Pine Green Medium ΔE 2.8 very close
- Madeira 1513 Gray Green Medium ΔE 3.2 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 9.7 similar
- Hama 110 Matcha ΔE 6.6 similar
- Artkal S S117 Sage Green ΔE 7.0 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 12.5 loose
Anchor 860 color values
| Code | 860 |
|---|---|
| Name | Laurel Green Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #727e5b |
| RGB | 114, 126, 91 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 51.0, a* -11.0, b* 17.6 |
| HSL | 81°, 16 %, 43 % |
| Color family | Green, 34 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 51.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3363 Pine Green Medium, ΔE 2.8 |
Anchor 860 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 860: the best is DMC 3363 at ΔE 2.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3363 | Pine Green Medium | 2.8 | very close |
| DMC | 367 | Pistachio Green Dark | 4.9 | close |
| DMC | 988 | Forest Green Medium | 5.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1513 | Gray Green Medium | 3.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1509 | Fern Green Light | 5.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1310 | Pistachio Green Light | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 9.7 | similar |
| Perler | Sage | code 80-15254 | 15.0 | loose |
| Hama | 110 | Matcha | 6.6 | similar |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 8.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S117 | Sage Green | 7.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 9.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 12.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 14.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 860
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 860; the nearest, Anchor 215 Juniper Medium Light, sits at ΔE 7.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | Juniper Medium Light | #6a8e64 | 7.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 859 | Laurel Green | #8b9570 | 8.5 | lighter |
| 216 | Juniper Medium | #517c60 | 9.5 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 843 | Fern Green | #8a8948 | 10.0 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 8581 | Stone Gray | #79725e | 10.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 261 | Loden Green Medium Light | #889f72 | 11.4 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1040 | Pewter Medium | #888170 | 11.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 876 | Pine | #609079 | 11.8 | a little lighter |
Shading Anchor 860: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 63 to 40.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 261 | Loden Green Medium Light | 62.7 |
| 3 lighter | 859 | Laurel Green | 60.0 |
| 2 lighter | 215 | Juniper Medium Light | 55.4 |
| 1 lighter | 266 | Avocado Medium Light | 54.3 |
| this color | 860 | Laurel Green Medium Light | 51.0 |
| 1 darker | 216 | Juniper Medium | 48.3 |
| 2 darker | 244 | Grass Green Medium Dark | 44.7 |
| 3 darker | 267 | Avocado Medium | 43.4 |
| 4 darker | 262 | Loden Green Medium | 39.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 860
One strand each of Anchor 859 and Anchor 861 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 215, ΔE 7.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 860 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 859 Laurel Green + 1 × Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium | #707c59 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 876 Pine + 1 × Anchor 856 Turf Dark | #6f7f5d | 1.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 215 Juniper Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 8581 Stone Gray | #728161 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 860
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #727e5b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 259 | Loden Green Very Light | 3.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 4.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 382 | Fudge Dark | 3.6:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 860
DMC 3363 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 860. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 860 is number 34 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 266 Avocado Medium Light and down to Anchor 216 Juniper Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 860 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 4.9:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (4.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 9.7), Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 6.6) and Artkal S S117 Sage Green (ΔE 7.0); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 860?
DMC 3363 Pine Green Medium is the closest DMC match to Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light (ΔE 2.8, very close). Runners-up: DMC 367 (ΔE 4.9) and DMC 988 (ΔE 5.9).
What color is Anchor 860?
Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light is a medium, soft green in the green family: hex #727e5b, RGB 114, 126, 91, L* 51.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 860?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 215 Juniper Medium Light is nearest (ΔE 7.8). From other brands, DMC 3363 (ΔE 2.8) or Madeira 1513 (ΔE 3.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 859 and Anchor 861 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is Anchor 860 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 6.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 860?
Madeira 1513 Gray Green Medium at ΔE 3.2 (close), then Madeira 1509 at ΔE 5.8.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 216 Juniper Medium ΔE 9.5
- Anchor 843 Fern Green ΔE 10.0
- Anchor 8581 Stone Gray ΔE 10.6
- Anchor 261 Loden Green Medium Light ΔE 11.4
Anchor 860 in other brands
- Madeira 1513 Gray Green Medium ΔE 3.2
- Perler Olive ΔE 9.7
- Hama 110 Matcha ΔE 6.6
- Artkal S S117 Sage Green ΔE 7.0
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 12.5