Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark
Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark (#156817) is a dark, rich green. The closest DMC thread is DMC 699 Green, very close at ΔE 1.4; in Madeira, use Madeira 1305 Christmas Green Medium (ΔE 2.3, very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark
#156817 · RGB 21, 104, 23
Closest to Anchor 245 in other brands
- DMC 699 Green ΔE 1.4 very close
- Madeira 1305 Christmas Green Medium ΔE 2.3 very close
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 11.1 loose
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 4.3 close
- Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt ΔE 5.9 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 7.4 similar
Anchor 245 color values
| Code | 245 |
|---|---|
| Name | Grass Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #156817 |
| RGB | 21, 104, 23 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.1, a* -40.6, b* 36.5 |
| HSL | 121°, 66 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Green, 48 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 699 Green, ΔE 1.4 |
Anchor 245 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 245: the best is DMC 699 at ΔE 1.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 699 | Green | 1.4 | very close |
| DMC | 700 | Green Bright | 3.7 | close |
| DMC | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 5.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1305 | Christmas Green Medium | 2.3 | very close |
| Madeira | 1304 | Christmas Green Bright | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | 4.7 | close |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 11.1 | loose |
| Perler | Shamrock | code 80-15199 | 15.1 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 4.3 | close |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 8.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S124 | Pooltable Felt | 5.9 | close |
| Artkal S | S71 | Jade Green | 7.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 7.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 17.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 245
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 245; the nearest, Anchor 229 Emerald Dark, sits at ΔE 4.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | Emerald Dark | #076f2f | 4.4 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 258 | Parrot Green Dark | #357316 | 5.2 | a little lighter |
| 228 | Emerald Medium Dark | #0a762f | 5.4 | lighter |
| 244 | Grass Green Medium Dark | #377739 | 6.9 | lighter and more muted |
| 211 | Spruce Medium Dark | #0b6033 | 7.5 | a little darker and more muted |
| 262 | Loden Green Medium | #466633 | 7.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 923 | Emerald Very Dark | #005d30 | 7.9 | a little darker and more muted |
| 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | #3a5818 | 8.1 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading Anchor 245: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 45 to 28.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 244 | Grass Green Medium Dark | 44.7 |
| 3 lighter | 228 | Emerald Medium Dark | 43.1 |
| 2 lighter | 258 | Parrot Green Dark | 42.9 |
| 1 lighter | 229 | Emerald Dark | 40.6 |
| this color | 245 | Grass Green Dark | 38.1 |
| 1 darker | 211 | Spruce Medium Dark | 35.4 |
| 2 darker | 923 | Emerald Very Dark | 34.1 |
| 3 darker | 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | 33.9 |
| 4 darker | 246 | Grass Green Very Dark | 27.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 245
One strand each of Anchor 258 and Anchor 923 models at ΔE 2.2, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 229, ΔE 4.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 245 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 258 Parrot Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 923 Emerald Very Dark | #246925 | 2.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 227 Emerald Medium + 1 × Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark | #1a6926 | 2.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 258 Parrot Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 211 Spruce Medium Dark | #266a27 | 2.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 245
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #156817; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 259 | Loden Green Very Light | 5.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 6.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 234 | Charcoal Gray Light | 4.5:1 |
Working with Anchor 245
DMC 699 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 245. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 1.4 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 245 is number 48 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 229 Emerald Dark and down to Anchor 211 Spruce Medium Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 245 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Green (ΔE 11.1), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 4.3) and Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt (ΔE 5.9); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 245?
DMC 699 Green is the closest DMC match to Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark (ΔE 1.4, very close). Runners-up: DMC 700 (ΔE 3.7) and DMC 3345 (ΔE 5.0).
What color is Anchor 245?
Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #156817, RGB 21, 104, 23, L* 38.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 245?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 229 Emerald Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.4). From other brands, DMC 699 (ΔE 1.4) or Madeira 1305 (ΔE 2.3). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 258 and Anchor 923 models at ΔE 2.2.
What is Anchor 245 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Green (#007b4e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.1 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 4.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 245?
Madeira 1305 Christmas Green Medium at ΔE 2.3 (very close), then Madeira 1304 at ΔE 3.8.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
Anchor 245 in other brands
- DMC 699 Green ΔE 1.4
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 11.1
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 4.3
- Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt ΔE 5.9
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 7.4