260 — Laurel Green Light
Greens family
Looking up Anchor 260? It's Laurel Green Light, a medium-light green shade (#B5C19B / RGB 181, 193, 155). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 260
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 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 253 (Forest Green Ultra Very Light) (ΔE 3.01) — 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.
Greens Family
Anchor 260 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 260
Known as Laurel Green Light, Anchor 260 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a restrained and versatile look that suits frog patterns, moss textures, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching avocado themes or foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 260 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 260 is Laurel Green Light — a medium-light green thread (hex #B5C19B, RGB 181, 193, 155). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 260?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 260 (Laurel Green Light) is DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 62%) and DMC 13 (Medium Light Nile Green, 60%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 260?
The closest Anchor threads to 260 are 253 Forest Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.01), 240 Pistachio Green Light (ΔE 4.24), and 264 Avocado Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.55). 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 ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. Its medium-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 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.