213 — Misty Green Ultra Very Light
Yellows family#C8CAB4
Below: Anchor 213 (Misty Green Ultra Very Light), a light, muted yellow shade with hex #C8CAB4 and RGB 200, 202, 180. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 213
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 213
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 213
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 213
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 213
Anchor threads that pair well with 213, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor213 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 213
Known as Misty Green Ultra Very Light, Anchor 213 is a light, muted shade sitting in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. The quiet and understated mood of this color makes it a natural fit for golden accents and stars. Expect to see it used in honey themes and wheat fields across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 213 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 213 is Misty Green Ultra Very Light — a light yellow thread (hex #C8CAB4, RGB 200, 202, 180). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 213?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 213 (Misty Green Ultra Very Light) is DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 72%) and DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 68%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 213?
The closest Anchor threads to 213 are 1042 Sea Foam Green Very Light (ΔE 4.12), 900 Beaver Grey Light (ΔE 5.32), and 858 Fern Green Very Light (ΔE 6.47). These are useful substitutes when 213 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 213 good for?
Anchor 213 (Misty Green Ultra Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 213.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 213 (Misty Green Ultra 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, 213 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.6:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.