Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium
Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium is a medium gray with the screen hex #6f7177. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 317 Pewter Gray at ΔE 3.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light at ΔE 8.2 (similar).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium
#6f7177 · RGB 111, 113, 119
Closest to Anchor 235 in other brands
- DMC 317 Pewter Gray ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light ΔE 8.2 similar
- Perler Slate Blue ΔE 6.3 similar
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey ΔE 8.1 similar
- Artkal S S43 Dark Gray ΔE 2.1 very close
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 13.9 loose
Anchor 235 color values
| Code | 235 |
|---|---|
| Name | Charcoal Gray Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #6f7177 |
| RGB | 111, 113, 119 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 47.7, a* 0.5, b* -3.6 |
| HSL | 225°, 3 %, 45 % |
| Color family | Gray, 17 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 47.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 317 Pewter Gray, ΔE 3.9 |
Anchor 235 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 235: the best is DMC 317 at ΔE 3.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 317 | Pewter Gray | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 169 | Pewter Light | 8.2 | similar |
| DMC | 645 | Beaver Gray Very Dark | 9.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 1802 | Steel Gray Light | 8.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | 8.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1808 | Shell Gray Dark | 11.0 | loose |
| Perler | Slate Blue | code 80-15252 | 6.3 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Grey | code 80-19092 | 8.2 | similar |
| Hama | 117 | Taupe Grey | 8.1 | similar |
| Hama | 109 | Cloudy Grey | 10.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S43 | Dark Gray | 2.1 | very close |
| Artkal S | S42 | Silver | 2.7 | very close |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 13.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 18.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 235
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 235; the nearest, Anchor 1034 Antique, sits at ΔE 9.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1034 | Antique | #5d758c | 9.2 | more saturated |
| 921 | Denim Medium | #567080 | 9.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 400 | Gray Medium | #58565a | 10.1 | darker |
| 233 | Rose Gray | #826e6d | 10.5 | slightly more saturated |
| 850 | Blue Mist Medium | #7a8b8c | 12.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 399 | Gray Medium Light | #929293 | 12.7 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
| 920 | Denim Light | #728d9e | 13.2 | lighter and more saturated |
| 922 | Denim Dark | #41596a | 13.3 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 235: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor gray family, L* from 69 to 21.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 849 | Blue Mist Medium Light | 68.6 |
| 3 lighter | 232 | Rose Gray Medium | 63.9 |
| 2 lighter | 399 | Gray Medium Light | 60.6 |
| 1 lighter | 850 | Blue Mist Medium | 56.6 |
| this color | 235 | Charcoal Gray Medium | 47.7 |
| 1 darker | 400 | Gray Medium | 36.9 |
| 2 darker | 401 | Gray Dark | 25.1 |
| 3 darker | 1041 | Stone Gray Very Dark | 22.9 |
| 4 darker | 236 | Charcoal Gray Dark | 21.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 235
One strand each of Anchor 978 and Anchor 903 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1034, ΔE 9.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 235 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 978 Sea Blue Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 903 Tawny Medium | #6e7179 | 1.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 921 Denim Medium + 1 × Anchor 233 Rose Gray | #6f6f77 | 1.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 871 Amethyst Medium Light | #6b6d78 | 3.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 235
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #6f7177; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 158 | Sapphire Very Light | 3.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 4.7:1 |
How to use Anchor 235
Substituting Anchor 235 takes care: DMC 317 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.9), and Madeira 1802 is lighter (ΔE 8.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 235 is number 17 of 21 in the Anchor gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 850 Blue Mist Medium and down to Anchor 400 Gray Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 235 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 4.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Slate Blue (ΔE 6.3), Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 8.1) and Artkal S S43 Dark Gray (ΔE 2.1); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 235?
DMC 317 Pewter Gray is the closest DMC match to Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium (ΔE 3.9, close). Runners-up: DMC 169 (ΔE 8.2) and DMC 645 (ΔE 9.9).
What color is Anchor 235?
Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium is a medium gray in the gray family: hex #6f7177, RGB 111, 113, 119, L* 47.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 235?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1034 Antique is nearest (ΔE 9.2). From other brands, DMC 317 (ΔE 3.9) or Madeira 1802 (ΔE 8.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 978 and Anchor 903 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is Anchor 235 in Perler beads?
Perler Slate Blue (#5e6d7b) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 8.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 235?
Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light at ΔE 8.2 (similar), then Madeira 1801 at ΔE 8.3.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium ΔE 10.1
- Anchor 850 Blue Mist Medium ΔE 12.0
- Anchor 922 Denim Dark ΔE 13.3
Anchor 235 in other brands
- DMC 317 Pewter Gray ΔE 3.9
- Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light ΔE 8.2
- Perler Slate Blue ΔE 6.3
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey ΔE 8.1
- Artkal S S43 Dark Gray ΔE 2.1
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 13.9