1042 — Sea Foam Green Very Light
Greens family#CED7C4
Anchor 1042 (Sea Foam Green Very Light) is a light, muted green shade with hex code #CED7C4 and RGB values 206, 215, 196. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 1042
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1042
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 1042
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1042
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1042
Anchor threads that pair well with 1042, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor1042 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 1042
A light, muted entry in the greens family, Anchor 1042 carries the name Sea Foam Green Very Light with yellow-green tones. Its subtle and pale presence shines in ferns and herb gardens alike. Pull this thread for forest canopies or cactus motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1042?
Anchor 1042 is called Sea Foam Green Very Light. It's a light green shade (hex #CED7C4, RGB 206, 215, 196) in the greens family, commonly used for avocado themes, foliage, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1042?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1042 (Sea Foam Green Very Light) is DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 68%) and DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 58%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1042?
The closest Anchor threads to 1042 are 213 Misty Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.12), 847 Grey Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 6.05), and 274 Grey Blue Very Light (ΔE 6.97). These are useful substitutes when 1042 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1042?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1042 (Sea Foam Green Very Light) for charts featuring avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1042 (Sea Foam Green Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1042 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.