Anchor Stranded Cotton

215 — Misty Green Light

Greens family

Looking up Anchor 215? It's Misty Green Light, a medium green shade (#537B5A / RGB 83, 123, 90). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#537B5A
RGB
83, 123, 90
HSL
131°, 19%, 40%
Lab
47.9, -21.3, 13.7
Lightness
40%
Medium
Saturation
19%
Neutral
Hue
131°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 215

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 215 Misty Green Light

Madeira

Turquoise Dark 1202 73% Approx
Pistachio Green Medium 1311 71% Approx
Sea Foam Green Medium 1703 70% Approx
Laurel Green Light 1603 66% Approx
Leaf Green Very Dark 1214 62% Fair

J&P Coates

Spruce Medium 6213 77% Approx
Emerald Medium Light 6239 69% Approx
Mint Green Dark 6205 69% Approx
Emerald Medium 6226 69% Approx
Emerald Dark 6031 66% Approx

Sullivans

Pistachio Green Medium 45061 88% Good
Jade Medium 45128 80% Good
Celadon Green Dark 45412 66% Approx
Celadon Green Medium 45478 64% Fair
Forest Green Medium 45309 63% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 319 319 79% Approx
Cosmo 845 845 75% Approx
Cosmo 924 924 67% Approx
Cosmo 2535 2535 66% Approx
Cosmo 337 337 65% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Fancy Gr. Nancy Fancy Gr. Nancy 79% Approx
Four Leaf Clover Four Leaf Clover 60% Fair
Lettuce Leaf Lettuce Leaf 59% Fair
Frozen Margarita Frozen Margarita 59% Fair
Little Sprout Little Sprout 56% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Pistachio 2206 80% Good
Verdigris 1280 78% Approx
Emerald 2171 69% Approx
Ivy 2198 65% Approx
Bayberry 2166 63% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Pine 0120 51% Fair
Mistletoe 0113 48% Fair
Blue Spruce 0140 47% Fair
Forest Glade 0190 42% Fair
Moss 0194 32% Fair

Valdani

Pistachio Green medium 822 89% Good
Jade medium O526 77% Approx
Forest Green medium 19 63% Fair
Pistachio Green dark 823 61% Fair
Fern Green M93 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Fancy Green Nancy 117 61% Fair
Shamrock 028 59% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 48% Fair
Meadow Green 021 41% Fair
Jolly Holly 159 37% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 215

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 215

Anchor threads that pair well with 215, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Greens Family

Anchor 215 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Anchor 215

Anchor 215 (Misty Green Light) is a medium, muted shade in the greens family with cool forest tones. Expect a warm and grounded look that suits herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cactus motifs or shamrock designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anchor 215 look like?

Anchor 215 (Misty Green Light) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #537B5A and RGB 83, 123, 90. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.

Which DMC thread matches Anchor 215?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 215 (Misty Green Light) is DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 562 (Jade medium, 77%) and DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium, 73%).

What Anchor colors are similar to 215?

The closest Anchor threads to 215 are 205 Emerald Green Light (ΔE 3.67), 209 Jade Medium (ΔE 5.21), and 243 Pistachio Green Medium Dark (ΔE 5.34). These are useful substitutes when 215 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Anchor 215?

Reach for Anchor 215 (Misty Green Light) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 215.