216 — Misty Green Medium
Greens family#66826D
Anchor 216 — Misty Green Medium — has hex #66826D and RGB 102, 130, 109. This medium, subdued green thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 216
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 216
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 216
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 216
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 216
Anchor threads that pair well with 216, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor216 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 216
Meet Anchor 216, Misty Green Medium — a subdued, medium thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. Its tone is restrained and earthy, making it a popular choice for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for shamrock designs or frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 216 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 216 is Misty Green Medium — a medium green thread (hex #66826D, RGB 102, 130, 109). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 216?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 216 (Misty Green Medium) is DMC 3816 (Celadon Green) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 502 (Blue Green, 71%) and DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium, 71%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 216?
The closest Anchor threads to 216 are 210 Jade Medium Dark (ΔE 6.07), 215 Misty Green Light (ΔE 6.4), and 877 Sea Foam Green Dark (ΔE 6.56). These are useful substitutes when 216 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 216 good for?
Anchor 216 (Misty Green Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 216.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 216 (Misty Green Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 216 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.