260 — Laurel Green Light
Yellows family#C9C99D
Looking up Anchor 260? It's Laurel Green Light, a light yellow shade (#C9C99D / RGB 201, 201, 157). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 260
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 260
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 260
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 260
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 260 (Laurel Green Light) sits a hair from Anchor 842 (Khaki Green Light) (ΔE 2.22) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 260
Anchor threads that pair well with 260, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor260 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 260
Known as Laurel Green Light, Anchor 260 is a light, muted shade sitting in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Expect a quiet and understated look that suits rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching canary themes or sunflowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 260 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 260 is Laurel Green Light — a light yellow thread (hex #C9C99D, RGB 201, 201, 157). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 260?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 260 (Laurel Green Light) is DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light, 69%) and DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 67%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 260?
The closest Anchor threads to 260 are 842 Khaki Green Light (ΔE 2.22), 264 Avocado Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 2.75), and 259 Laurel Green Very Light (ΔE 5.12). These are useful substitutes when 260 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 260 good for?
Anchor 260 (Laurel Green 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 260.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 260 (Laurel Green 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, 260 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.