254 — Forest Green Very Light
Yellows family#C7D27B
Anchor 254 — Forest Green Very Light — has hex #C7D27B and RGB 199, 210, 123. This medium-light, moderately saturated 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.
About Anchor 254
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 254
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 254
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 254
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 253 (Forest Green Ultra Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.62). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 254
Anchor threads that pair well with 254, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor254 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 254
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the yellows family, Anchor 254 carries the name Forest Green Very Light with lemon-toned tones. Its tone is steady and approachable, 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-light yellow shade (hex #C7D27B, RGB 199, 210, 123) 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 15 (Apple Green) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 11 (Light Tender Green, 75%) and DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 254?
The closest Anchor threads to 254 are 253 Forest Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 2.62), 278 Lime Green Light (ΔE 6.34), and 264 Avocado Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 7.75). 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-light 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 reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 254 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.