Anchor 218 Juniper Dark
On screen, Anchor 218 Juniper Dark reads as a dark, soft green (#154725). The closest DMC thread is DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark, very close at ΔE 1.3; in Madeira, use Madeira 2704 Christmas Green Dark (ΔE 2.0, very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 218 Juniper Dark
#154725 · RGB 21, 71, 37
Closest to Anchor 218 in other brands
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 1.3 very close
- Madeira 2704 Christmas Green Dark ΔE 2.0 very close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 8.7 similar
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 12.0 loose
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 8.1 similar
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 7.6 similar
Anchor 218 color values
| Code | 218 |
|---|---|
| Name | Juniper Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #154725 |
| RGB | 21, 71, 37 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 26.2, a* -25.5, b* 15.7 |
| HSL | 139°, 54 %, 18 % |
| Color family | Green, 60 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 26.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 1.3 |
Anchor 218 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 218: the best is DMC 890 at ΔE 1.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 1.3 | very close |
| DMC | 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | 4.3 | close |
| DMC | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 6.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 2704 | Christmas Green Dark | 2.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 1405 | Hunter Green Dark | 2.2 | very close |
| Madeira | 1404 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 8.7 | similar |
| Perler | Forest | code 80-15247 | 14.2 | loose |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 12.0 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 13.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 8.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S91 | Brunswick Green | 15.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 7.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 17.1 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 218
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 218; the nearest, Anchor 212 Spruce Dark, sits at ΔE 4.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | Spruce Dark | #145236 | 4.5 | a little lighter |
| 246 | Grass Green Very Dark | #144c19 | 4.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1044 | Grass Green Dark | #173d13 | 4.7 | a little darker |
| 263 | Loden Green Dark | #2b451e | 5.3 | slightly more muted |
| 879 | Pine Dark | #114c38 | 5.6 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 862 | Laurel Green Dark | #314424 | 6.7 | more muted |
| 923 | Emerald Very Dark | #005d30 | 7.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 211 | Spruce Medium Dark | #0b6033 | 8.2 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 218: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the Anchor green family, L* from 34 to 22.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 218
One strand each of Anchor 212 and Anchor 1044 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 212, ΔE 4.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 218 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 212 Spruce Dark + 1 × Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark | #164829 | 1.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark + 1 × Anchor 879 Pine Dark | #134c2b | 1.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 212 Spruce Dark + 1 × Anchor 263 Loden Green Dark | #214c2c | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 218
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #154725; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 259 | Loden Green Very Light | 8.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 10.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 849 | Blue Mist Medium Light | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 218
DMC 890 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 218. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 1.3 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 218 is number 60 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark and down to Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 218 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 10.7:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (2.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 8.7), Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 12.0) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 8.1); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 218?
DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 218 Juniper Dark (ΔE 1.3, very close). Runners-up: DMC 500 (ΔE 4.3) and DMC 3818 (ΔE 6.6).
What color is Anchor 218?
Anchor 218 Juniper Dark is a dark, soft green in the green family: hex #154725, RGB 21, 71, 37, L* 26.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 218?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 212 Spruce Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.5). From other brands, DMC 890 (ΔE 1.3) or Madeira 2704 (ΔE 2.0). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 212 and Anchor 1044 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is Anchor 218 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 12.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 218?
Madeira 2704 Christmas Green Dark at ΔE 2.0 (very close), then Madeira 1405 at ΔE 2.2.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark ΔE 4.6
- Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark ΔE 4.7
Anchor 218 in other brands
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 1.3
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 8.7
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 12.0
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 8.1
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 7.6