254 — Forest Green Very Light
Yellows family
Anchor 254 — Forest Green Very Light — has hex #9EA668 and RGB 158, 166, 104. This medium, muted yellow 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 254
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 254
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 254
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 254
Anchor threads that pair well with 254, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor 254 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 254
A medium, muted entry in the yellows family, Anchor 254 carries the name Forest Green Very Light with lemon-toned tones. Its tone is steady and quiet, making it a popular choice for stars and honey themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for wheat fields or daffodils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 254?
Anchor 254 is called Forest Green Very Light. It's a medium yellow shade (hex #9EA668, RGB 158, 166, 104) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 254?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 254 (Forest Green Very Light) is DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light, 78%) and DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 254?
The closest Anchor threads to 254 are 265 Avocado Green Very Light (ΔE 5.92), 264 Avocado Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 6.47), and 945 Yellow Green Very Light (ΔE 7.53). These are useful substitutes when 254 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 254?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 254 (Forest Green Very Light) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 254 (Forest Green Very 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, 254 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8.1:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.