Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark
On screen, Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark reads as a dark, rich teal (#007265). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3847 Teal Green Dark at ΔE 5.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark at ΔE 3.2 (close).
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Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark
#007265 · RGB 0, 114, 101
Closest to Anchor 1076 in other brands
- DMC 3847 Teal Green Dark ΔE 5.8 close
- Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark ΔE 3.2 close
- Perler Forest ΔE 7.4 similar
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 12.0 loose
- Artkal S S09 Dark Green ΔE 3.5 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 15.3 loose
Anchor 1076 color values
| Code | 1076 |
|---|---|
| Name | Misty Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #007265 |
| RGB | 0, 114, 101 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 42.7, a* -30.7, b* -0.6 |
| HSL | 173°, 100 %, 22 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 20 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 42.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3847 Teal Green Dark, ΔE 5.8 |
Anchor 1076 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1076: the best is Madeira 2507 at ΔE 3.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3847 | Teal Green Dark | 5.8 | close |
| DMC | 991 | Aquamarine Dark | 7.1 | similar |
| DMC | 3850 | Green Bright Dark | 7.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 2507 | Misty Green Dark | 3.2 | close |
| Madeira | 2706 | Misty Turquoise Dark | 6.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 2705 | Misty Turquoise Medium | 8.4 | similar |
| Perler | Forest | code 80-15247 | 7.4 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 10.6 | loose |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 12.0 | loose |
| Hama | 113 | Aqua | 13.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S09 | Dark Green | 3.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S126 | Dark Eucalyptus | 3.6 | close |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 15.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 15.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1076
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1076; the nearest, Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Sea Green Dark | #0e7d71 | 4.0 | a little lighter |
| 1074 | Sea Green Dark | #008373 | 6.1 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 877 | Pine Medium | #417160 | 6.3 | more muted |
| 188 | Sea Green Medium Dark | #078b81 | 9.3 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 230 | Mint Green Very Dark | #02774e | 9.4 | more saturated |
| 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | #346544 | 10.6 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 216 | Juniper Medium | #517c60 | 10.7 | lighter and more muted |
| 210 | Spruce Medium | #287548 | 11.1 | more saturated |
Shading Anchor 1076: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 2 darker steps from the Anchor teal and aqua family, L* from 52 to 26.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1076
One strand each of Anchor 188 and Anchor 879 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 189, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1076 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 879 Pine Dark | #0d7165 | 0.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 212 Spruce Dark | #0e7364 | 1.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 218 Juniper Dark | #0f7061 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1076
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #007265; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Anchor 1076
Substituting Anchor 1076 takes care: DMC 3847 is lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 5.8), and Madeira 2507 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1076 is number 20 of 22 in the Anchor teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark and down to Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1076 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Forest (ΔE 7.4), Hama 10 Green (ΔE 12.0) and Artkal S S09 Dark Green (ΔE 3.5); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1076?
DMC 3847 Teal Green Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark (ΔE 5.8, close). Runners-up: DMC 991 (ΔE 7.1) and DMC 3850 (ΔE 7.5).
What color is Anchor 1076?
Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark is a dark, rich teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #007265, RGB 0, 114, 101, L* 42.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1076?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, DMC 3847 (ΔE 5.8) or Madeira 2507 (ΔE 3.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 188 and Anchor 879 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is Anchor 1076 in Perler beads?
Perler Forest (#005d57) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 10 Green (ΔE 12.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1076?
Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark at ΔE 3.2 (close), then Madeira 2706 at ΔE 6.8.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark ΔE 4.0
- Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark ΔE 6.1
- Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark ΔE 9.3
- Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark ΔE 10.6
- Anchor 216 Juniper Medium ΔE 10.7
Anchor 1076 in other brands
- Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark ΔE 3.2
- Perler Forest ΔE 7.4
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 12.0
- Artkal S S09 Dark Green ΔE 3.5
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 15.3