262 — Laurel Green Dark
Greens family#5D6747
Need details on Anchor 262? This medium-dark, muted green shade (Laurel Green Dark) is hex #5D6747, RGB 93, 103, 71. 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.
About Anchor 262
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 262
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 262
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 262
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 262
Anchor threads that pair well with 262, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor262 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 262
Anchor 262 (Laurel Green Dark) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. With a deep and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in avocado themes and foliage. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring nature scenes and holiday projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 262 look like?
Anchor 262 (Laurel Green Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #5D6747 and RGB 93, 103, 71. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 262?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 262 (Laurel Green Dark) is DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3346 (Hunter Green, 69%) and DMC 645 (Beaver Grey very dark, 63%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 262?
The closest Anchor threads to 262 are 268 Avocado Green Dark (ΔE 5.83), 861 Fern Green Dark (ΔE 6.53), and 681 Green Grey (ΔE 9.08). These are useful substitutes when 262 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 262?
Reach for Anchor 262 (Laurel Green Dark) when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 262.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 262 (Laurel Green Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 262 has a contrast ratio of about 6:1 on white fabric and 3.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.