Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark
On screen, Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark reads as a dark, rich green (#144c19). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 3.3 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark at ΔE 2.4 (very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark
#144c19 · RGB 20, 76, 25
Closest to Anchor 246 in other brands
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 3.3 close
- Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark ΔE 2.4 very close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 11.9 loose
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 10.4 loose
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 5.5 close
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 11.0 loose
Anchor 246 color values
| Code | 246 |
|---|---|
| Name | Grass Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #144c19 |
| RGB | 20, 76, 25 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 27.8, a* -30.0, b* 24.6 |
| HSL | 125°, 58 %, 19 % |
| Color family | Green, 56 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 27.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 3.3 |
Anchor 246 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 246: the best is Madeira 1404 at ΔE 2.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 3.3 | close |
| DMC | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 4.9 | close |
| DMC | 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 5.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1404 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 2.4 | very close |
| Madeira | 1313 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 3.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1405 | Hunter Green Dark | 4.2 | close |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 11.9 | loose |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 16.2 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 10.4 | loose |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 14.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 5.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S124 | Pooltable Felt | 13.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 11.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 15.0 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 246
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 246; the nearest, Anchor 218 Juniper Dark, sits at ΔE 4.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Juniper Dark | #154725 | 4.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1044 | Grass Green Dark | #173d13 | 5.1 | darker and more muted |
| 263 | Loden Green Dark | #2b451e | 5.6 | more muted |
| 923 | Emerald Very Dark | #005d30 | 6.5 | lighter |
| 211 | Spruce Medium Dark | #0b6033 | 7.2 | lighter |
| 212 | Spruce Dark | #145236 | 7.3 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | #3a5818 | 7.6 | lighter |
| 862 | Laurel Green Dark | #314424 | 7.9 | more muted |
Shading Anchor 246: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 35 to 22.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 211 | Spruce Medium Dark | 35.4 |
| 3 lighter | 923 | Emerald Very Dark | 34.1 |
| 2 lighter | 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | 33.9 |
| 1 lighter | 212 | Spruce Dark | 30.5 |
| this color | 246 | Grass Green Very Dark | 27.8 |
| 1 darker | 862 | Laurel Green Dark | 26.5 |
| 2 darker | 263 | Loden Green Dark | 26.3 |
| 3 darker | 218 | Juniper Dark | 26.2 |
| 4 darker | 1044 | Grass Green Dark | 22.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 246
One strand each of Anchor 1044 and Anchor 923 models at ΔE 2.7, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 218, ΔE 4.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 246 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 923 Emerald Very Dark | #0e4f24 | 2.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 211 Spruce Medium Dark | #125126 | 3.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 263 Loden Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 923 Emerald Very Dark | #1d5228 | 3.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 246
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #144c19; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Anchor 246
Substituting Anchor 246 takes care: DMC 890 is more muted (ΔE 3.3), and Madeira 1404 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 2.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 246 is number 56 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 212 Spruce Dark and down to Anchor 862 Laurel Green Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 246 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 10.1:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 11.9), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 10.4) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 5.5); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 246?
DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark (ΔE 3.3, close). Runners-up: DMC 3345 (ΔE 4.9) and DMC 895 (ΔE 5.6).
What color is Anchor 246?
Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #144c19, RGB 20, 76, 25, L* 27.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 246?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 218 Juniper Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.6). From other brands, DMC 890 (ΔE 3.3) or Madeira 1404 (ΔE 2.4). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1044 and Anchor 923 models at ΔE 2.7.
What is Anchor 246 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.9 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 10.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 246?
Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark at ΔE 2.4 (very close), then Madeira 1313 at ΔE 3.9.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 218 Juniper Dark ΔE 4.6
- Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark ΔE 5.1
- Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark ΔE 7.6
Anchor 246 in other brands
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 3.3
- Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark ΔE 2.4
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 11.9
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 10.4
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 5.5
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 11.0