255 — Forest Green Light
Yellows family
Need details on Anchor 255? This medium-dark, highly saturated yellow shade (Forest Green Light) is hex #748505, RGB 116, 133, 5. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 255
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 255
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 255
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Saturated shades like Anchor 255 (Forest Green Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 255
Anchor threads that pair well with 255, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor 255 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 255
Anchor 255 (Forest Green Light) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. With a deep and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in honey themes and wheat fields. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring daffodils and lemon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 255 look like?
Anchor 255 (Forest Green Light) is a medium-dark shade in the yellows family with hex #748505 and RGB 116, 133, 5. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 255?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 255 (Forest Green Light) is DMC 581 (Moss Green) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 470 (Avocado Green light, 62%) and DMC 906 (Parrot Green medium, 61%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 255?
The closest Anchor threads to 255 are 266 Avocado Green Light (ΔE 6.06), 256 Forest Green Medium (ΔE 7.33), and 265 Avocado Green Very Light (ΔE 9.84). 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 sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its medium-dark 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 255 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.