Anchor Stranded Cotton

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.

Hex
#B5C19B
RGB
181, 193, 155
HSL
79°, 23%, 68%
Lab
76.3, -10.8, 17.8
Lightness
68%
Light
Saturation
23%
Neutral
Hue
79°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 260

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 260 Laurel Green Light

Madeira

2405 2405 76% Approx
Nile Green Dark 2604 75% Approx
Grey Green Very Light 1511 72% Approx
Forest Green Very Light 1409 58% Fair
Sea Foam Green Light 1701 51% Fair

J&P Coates

Laurel Green 6316 86% Good
Avocado Medium Light 6266 85% Good
Pine 6879 70% Approx
Mint Green Medium 6225 66% Approx
Spruce Medium Light 6210 65% Approx

Sullivans

Pistachio Green Very Light 45082 76% Approx
Fern Green Very Light 45120 73% Approx
Forest Green Light 45479 65% Approx
Baby Green Medium 45299 60% Fair
Blue Green Very Light 45113 54% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 921 921 90% Good
Cosmo 922 922 83% Good
Cosmo 533A 533A 74% Approx
Cosmo 316A 316A 68% Approx
Cosmo 366 366 67% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Tomatillo Tomatillo 67% Approx
Wasabi Wasabi 52% Fair
Lemon Lime Lemon Lime 51% Fair
Frosty Frosty 48% Fair
Sea Oats Sea Oats 46% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Artichoke 1183 84% Good
Iceburg (obsolete) 2186 67% Approx
Hosta (obsolete) 1251 65% Approx
Eucalyptus (obsolete 2146 65% Approx
Butter Bean 1189 63% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Celery 0170 70% Approx
Mint Jubilee 0192 69% Approx
Willow 0160 59% Fair
Pineapple Sherbet 0610 57% Fair
Old Covered Bridge 0116 55% Fair

Valdani

Yellow Green very light 8A 57% Fair
Beige Grey medium O576 50% Fair
Forest Green light 1262 44% Fair
Jade very light O543A 44% Fair
Beaver Grey very light O545 43% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 80% Good
Cottage Garden 064 61% Fair
Baby Chick 002 55% Fair
Dandelion Stem 119 52% Fair
Tomatillo 074 52% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 260

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 260

Anchor threads that pair well with 260, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.