259 — Laurel Green Very Light
Yellows family#E0DEB0
Anchor 259 — Laurel Green Very Light — has hex #E0DEB0 and RGB 224, 222, 176. This light, moderately saturated yellow thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 259
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 259
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 259
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 259
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 259
Anchor threads that pair well with 259, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor259 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 259
Known as Laurel Green Very Light, Anchor 259 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. It has a gentle and approachable feel that suits rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with canary themes or sunflowers for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 259 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 259 is Laurel Green Very Light — a light yellow thread (hex #E0DEB0, RGB 224, 222, 176). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 259?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 259 (Laurel Green Very Light) is DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 746 (Off White, 73%) and DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 68%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 259?
The closest Anchor threads to 259 are 292 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 4.71), 260 Laurel Green Light (ΔE 5.12), and 1043 Pistachio Green Very Light (ΔE 5.23). These are useful substitutes when 259 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 259 good for?
Anchor 259 (Laurel Green Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring stars, honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 259.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 259 (Laurel 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, 259 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 15.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.