1042 — Sea Foam Green Very Light
Greens family
Anchor 1042 (Sea Foam Green Very Light) is a very light, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #D7F0D6 and RGB values 215, 240, 214. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1042
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Pale shades like Anchor 1042 (Sea Foam Green Very Light) do the quiet work in a chart — snow, cloud, lace, and catchlight highlights, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1042
Anchor threads that pair well with 1042, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor 1042 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 1042
A very light, moderately saturated entry in the greens family, Anchor 1042 carries the name Sea Foam Green Very Light with true green tones. Its crisp 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 very light green shade (hex #D7F0D6, RGB 215, 240, 214) 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 504 (Blue Green Very Light) with a 60% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light, 47%) and DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green, 45%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1042?
The closest Anchor threads to 1042 are 1043 Pistachio Green Very Light (ΔE 5.13), 259 Laurel Green Very Light (ΔE 7.42), and 858 Fern Green Very Light (ΔE 9.24). 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 very light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Can Anchor 1042 (Sea Foam Green Very Light) be used for highlights?
1042 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.