255 — Forest Green Light
Greens family#99AE42
Need details on Anchor 255? This medium, moderately saturated green shade (Forest Green Light) is hex #99AE42, RGB 153, 174, 66. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 255
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 255
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 255
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 255
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 255
Anchor threads that pair well with 255, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor255 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 255
Anchor 255 (Forest Green Light) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. With a rich and warm quality, this thread works beautifully in herb gardens and forest canopies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 255 look like?
Anchor 255 (Forest Green Light) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #99AE42 and RGB 153, 174, 66. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 255?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 255 (Forest Green Light) is DMC 907 (Parrot Green light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3348 (Yellow Green light, 71%) and DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 67%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 255?
The closest Anchor threads to 255 are 256 Forest Green Medium (ΔE 7.49), 266 Avocado Green Light (ΔE 8.04), and 265 Avocado Green Very Light (ΔE 8.88). These are useful substitutes when 255 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 255?
Reach for Anchor 255 (Forest 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 255.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 255 (Forest Green 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, 255 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.