Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark
Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark is a medium, rich teal with the screen hex #0e7d71. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3847 Teal Green Dark at ΔE 3.3 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark at ΔE 3.0 (close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark
#0e7d71 · RGB 14, 125, 113
Closest to Anchor 189 in other brands
- DMC 3847 Teal Green Dark ΔE 3.3 close
- Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark ΔE 3.0 close
- Perler Parrot Green ΔE 7.5 similar
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 10.2 loose
- Artkal S S125 Snake Green ΔE 1.3 very close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 15.8 loose
Anchor 189 color values
| Code | 189 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sea Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #0e7d71 |
| RGB | 14, 125, 113 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 46.9, a* -31.3, b* -1.6 |
| HSL | 174°, 80 %, 27 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 19 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 46.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3847 Teal Green Dark, ΔE 3.3 |
Anchor 189 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 189: the best is Madeira 2706 at ΔE 3.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3847 | Teal Green Dark | 3.3 | close |
| DMC | 3850 | Green Bright Dark | 4.0 | close |
| DMC | 991 | Aquamarine Dark | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 2706 | Misty Turquoise Dark | 3.0 | close |
| Madeira | 2507 | Misty Green Dark | 7.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 2506 | Misty Green Bright | 7.5 | similar |
| Perler | Parrot Green | code 80-19091 | 7.5 | similar |
| Perler | Teal | code 80-15218 | 9.8 | similar |
| Hama | 113 | Aqua | 10.2 | loose |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 13.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S125 | Snake Green | 1.3 | very close |
| Artkal S | S62 | Green Tea | 5.2 | close |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 15.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 19.0 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 189
1 other Anchor color within ΔE 3 of Anchor 189, led by Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark at ΔE 2.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1074 | Sea Green Dark | #008373 | 2.5 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1076 | Misty Green Dark | #007265 | 4.0 | a little darker |
| 188 | Sea Green Medium Dark | #078b81 | 5.3 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 877 | Pine Medium | #417160 | 7.3 | a little darker and more muted |
| 216 | Juniper Medium | #517c60 | 10.1 | more muted |
| 230 | Mint Green Very Dark | #02774e | 10.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 779 | Blue Mist Medium Dark | #4d787b | 10.5 | more muted |
| 1072 | Sea Green Medium Dark | #309c84 | 11.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 189: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the Anchor teal and aqua family, L* from 62 to 26.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 187 | Sea Green Medium | 62.4 |
| 3 lighter | 1072 | Sea Green Medium Dark | 58.1 |
| 2 lighter | 188 | Sea Green Medium Dark | 51.9 |
| 1 lighter | 1074 | Sea Green Dark | 48.8 |
| this color | 189 | Sea Green Dark | 46.9 |
| 1 darker | 1076 | Misty Green Dark | 42.7 |
| 2 darker | 851 | Blue Mist Dark | 31.5 |
| 3 darker | 683 | Turf Green | 25.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 189
One strand each of Anchor 1076 and Anchor 188 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1074, ΔE 2.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 189 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark | #047f74 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark | #007b6c | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 1072 Sea Green Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark | #2d7d70 | 2.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 189
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #0e7d71; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Anchor 189
Substituting Anchor 189 takes care: DMC 3847 is more muted (ΔE 3.3), and Madeira 2706 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 189 is number 19 of 22 in the Anchor teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark and down to Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 1074, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 189 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.0:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Parrot Green (ΔE 7.5), Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 10.2) and Artkal S S125 Snake Green (ΔE 1.3); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 189?
DMC 3847 Teal Green Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark (ΔE 3.3, close). Runners-up: DMC 3850 (ΔE 4.0) and DMC 991 (ΔE 5.7).
What color is Anchor 189?
Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark is a medium, rich teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #0e7d71, RGB 14, 125, 113, L* 46.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 189?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 2.5). From other brands, DMC 3847 (ΔE 3.3) or Madeira 2706 (ΔE 3.0). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1076 and Anchor 188 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Anchor 189 in Perler beads?
Perler Parrot Green (#009188) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 10.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 189?
Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark at ΔE 3.0 (close), then Madeira 2507 at ΔE 7.0.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark ΔE 2.5
- Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark ΔE 4.0
- Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark ΔE 5.3
- Anchor 216 Juniper Medium ΔE 10.1
- Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark ΔE 10.5
- Anchor 1072 Sea Green Medium Dark ΔE 11.7
Anchor 189 in other brands
- Perler Parrot Green ΔE 7.5
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 10.2
- Artkal S S125 Snake Green ΔE 1.3
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 15.8