Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark
Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark is a medium, rich teal with the screen hex #008373. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3850 Green Bright Dark at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark at ΔE 0.9 (identical).
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Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark
#008373 · RGB 0, 131, 115
Closest to Anchor 1074 in other brands
- DMC 3850 Green Bright Dark ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark ΔE 0.9 identical
- Perler Parrot Green ΔE 6.0 close
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 9.8 similar
- Artkal S S125 Snake Green ΔE 2.2 very close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 15.0 loose
Anchor 1074 color values
| Code | 1074 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sea Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #008373 |
| RGB | 0, 131, 115 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 48.8, a* -34.3, b* 0.0 |
| HSL | 173°, 100 %, 26 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 17 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 48.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3850 Green Bright Dark, ΔE 3.4 |
Anchor 1074 equivalents in other brands
1 pick below reads as identical to Anchor 1074; the loosest listed is Nabbi N09 at ΔE 20.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3850 | Green Bright Dark | 3.4 | close |
| DMC | 3847 | Teal Green Dark | 4.8 | close |
| DMC | 3812 | Sea Green Very Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Madeira | 2706 | Misty Turquoise Dark | 0.9 | identical |
| Madeira | 1203 | Turquoise Very Dark | 7.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 2506 | Misty Green Bright | 8.7 | similar |
| Perler | Parrot Green | code 80-19091 | 6.0 | close |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 10.2 | loose |
| Hama | 113 | Aqua | 9.8 | similar |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 12.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | S125 | Snake Green | 2.2 | very close |
| Artkal S | S62 | Green Tea | 5.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 15.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 20.8 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1074
1 other Anchor color within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1074, led by Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark at ΔE 2.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Sea Green Dark | #0e7d71 | 2.5 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 188 | Sea Green Medium Dark | #078b81 | 4.0 | a little lighter |
| 1076 | Misty Green Dark | #007265 | 6.1 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 877 | Pine Medium | #417160 | 8.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1072 | Sea Green Medium Dark | #309c84 | 9.3 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 216 | Juniper Medium | #517c60 | 9.8 | more muted |
| 230 | Mint Green Very Dark | #02774e | 9.9 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 876 | Pine | #609079 | 10.6 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 1074: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor teal and aqua family, L* from 65 to 32.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1070 | Sea Green Medium | 64.7 |
| 3 lighter | 187 | Sea Green Medium | 62.4 |
| 2 lighter | 1072 | Sea Green Medium Dark | 58.1 |
| 1 lighter | 188 | Sea Green Medium Dark | 51.9 |
| this color | 1074 | Sea Green Dark | 48.8 |
| 1 darker | 779 | Blue Mist Medium Dark | 47.5 |
| 2 darker | 189 | Sea Green Dark | 46.9 |
| 3 darker | 1076 | Misty Green Dark | 42.7 |
| 4 darker | 851 | Blue Mist Dark | 31.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1074
One strand each of Anchor 187 and Anchor 212 models at ΔE 1.8, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 189, ΔE 2.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1074 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 187 Sea Green Medium + 1 × Anchor 212 Spruce Dark | #218675 | 1.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark | #0b8479 | 2.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark | #047f74 | 2.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1074
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #008373; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Anchor 1074
Substituting Anchor 1074 takes care: DMC 3850 is more muted (ΔE 3.4), and Madeira 2706 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 0.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1074 is number 17 of 22 in the Anchor teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark and down to Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 189, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 1074 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 4.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Parrot Green (ΔE 6.0), Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 9.8) and Artkal S S125 Snake Green (ΔE 2.2); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1074?
DMC 3850 Green Bright Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 3847 (ΔE 4.8) and DMC 3812 (ΔE 5.4).
What color is Anchor 1074?
Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark is a medium, rich teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #008373, RGB 0, 131, 115, L* 48.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1074?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 2.5). From other brands, DMC 3850 (ΔE 3.4) or Madeira 2706 (ΔE 0.9). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 187 and Anchor 212 models at ΔE 1.8.
What is Anchor 1074 in Perler beads?
Perler Parrot Green (#009188) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.0 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 9.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1074?
Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark at ΔE 0.9 (identical), then Madeira 1203 at ΔE 7.9.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark ΔE 2.5
- Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark ΔE 4.0
- Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark ΔE 6.1
- Anchor 1072 Sea Green Medium Dark ΔE 9.3
- Anchor 216 Juniper Medium ΔE 9.8
Anchor 1074 in other brands
- Perler Parrot Green ΔE 6.0
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 9.8
- Artkal S S125 Snake Green ΔE 2.2
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 15.0