205 — Emerald Green Light
Teals family#5EA481
Need details on Anchor 205? This medium, muted teal shade (Emerald Green Light) is hex #5EA481, RGB 94, 164, 129. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 205
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 205
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 205
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 205
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Anchor 209 (Jade Medium) is so near (ΔE 3.17), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 205
Anchor threads that pair well with 205, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor205 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 205
Anchor 205 is the floss known as Emerald Green Light: a muted, medium member of the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as warm and grounded, perfect for turtle designs and mermaid motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 205 look like?
Anchor 205 (Emerald Green Light) is a medium shade in the teals family with hex #5EA481 and RGB 94, 164, 129. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 205?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 205 (Emerald Green Light) is DMC 993 (Aquamarine light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 563 (Jade light, 80%) and DMC 913 (Nile Green medium, 71%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 205?
The closest Anchor threads to 205 are 209 Jade Medium (ΔE 3.17), 243 Pistachio Green Medium Dark (ΔE 5.47), and 208 Jade Light (ΔE 7.03). These are useful substitutes when 205 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 205?
Reach for Anchor 205 (Emerald Green Light) when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 205.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 205 (Emerald Green Light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 205 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 7.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.