278 — Lime Green Light
Yellows family
Anchor 278 — Lime Green Light — has hex #D7CF6D and RGB 215, 207, 109. This medium-light, vivid yellow thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 278
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 278
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 278
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 278
Anchor threads that pair well with 278, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor 278 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 278
Anchor 278 is the floss known as Lime Green Light: a vivid, medium-light member of the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Its tone is balanced and lively, making it a popular choice for warm backgrounds and golden accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for stars or honey themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 278 look like?
Anchor 278 (Lime Green Light) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #D7CF6D and RGB 215, 207, 109. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 278?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 278 (Lime Green Light) is DMC 165 (Moss Green very light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 12 (Tender Green, 89%) and DMC 11 (Light Tender Green, 82%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 278?
The closest Anchor threads to 278 are 293 Golden Yellow Light (ΔE 7.28), 292 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 7.77), and 289 Lemon Medium (ΔE 8.26). These are useful substitutes when 278 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 278?
Reach for Anchor 278 (Lime Green Light) when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 278.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 278 (Lime 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, 278 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.