Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark
Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark (#3a5818) is a dark, rich green. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark at ΔE 5.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1406 Hunter Green Medium at ΔE 3.5 (close).
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Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark
#3a5818 · RGB 58, 88, 24
Closest to Anchor 268 in other brands
- DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark ΔE 5.1 close
- Madeira 1406 Hunter Green Medium ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 11.7 loose
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 7.4 similar
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 2.9 very close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 13.0 loose
Anchor 268 color values
| Code | 268 |
|---|---|
| Name | Avocado Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #3a5818 |
| RGB | 58, 88, 24 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 33.9, a* -22.7, b* 32.2 |
| HSL | 88°, 57 %, 22 % |
| Color family | Green, 52 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 33.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark, ΔE 5.1 |
Anchor 268 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 268: the best is Madeira 1406 at ΔE 3.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 5.1 | close |
| DMC | 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 5.2 | close |
| DMC | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Madeira | 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1407 | Hunter Green | 6.1 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 11.7 | loose |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 14.2 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 7.4 | similar |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 12.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 2.9 | very close |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 9.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 13.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 13.6 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 268
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 268; the nearest, Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium, sits at ΔE 5.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | Loden Green Medium | #466633 | 5.8 | lighter and more muted |
| 269 | Avocado Dark | #37461e | 7.5 | darker and more muted |
| 246 | Grass Green Very Dark | #144c19 | 7.6 | darker |
| 861 | Laurel Green Medium | #4a5937 | 7.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 263 | Loden Green Dark | #2b451e | 7.9 | darker and more muted |
| 245 | Grass Green Dark | #156817 | 8.1 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 267 | Avocado Medium | #556f1f | 8.8 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 862 | Laurel Green Dark | #314424 | 9.3 | darker and more muted |
Shading Anchor 268: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 43 to 26.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 267 | Avocado Medium | 43.4 |
| 3 lighter | 262 | Loden Green Medium | 39.7 |
| 2 lighter | 245 | Grass Green Dark | 38.1 |
| 1 lighter | 861 | Laurel Green Medium | 35.7 |
| this color | 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | 33.9 |
| 1 darker | 246 | Grass Green Very Dark | 27.8 |
| 2 darker | 269 | Avocado Dark | 27.5 |
| 3 darker | 862 | Laurel Green Dark | 26.5 |
| 4 darker | 263 | Loden Green Dark | 26.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 268
One strand each of Anchor 267 and Anchor 1044 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 262, ΔE 5.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 268 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 267 Avocado Medium + 1 × Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark | #3f5a1a | 1.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 846 Fern Green Dark | #345712 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 267 Avocado Medium + 1 × Anchor 218 Juniper Dark | #3f5e22 | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 268
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #3a5818; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 259 | Loden Green Very Light | 6.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 7.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 397 | Gray Light | 4.5:1 |
Working with Anchor 268
Substituting Anchor 268 takes care: DMC 936 is more muted (ΔE 5.1), and Madeira 1406 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 268 is number 52 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium and down to Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 268 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.1:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 11.7), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 7.4) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 2.9); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 268?
DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark (ΔE 5.1, close). Runners-up: DMC 895 (ΔE 5.2) and DMC 3345 (ΔE 5.4).
What color is Anchor 268?
Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #3a5818, RGB 58, 88, 24, L* 33.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 268?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium is nearest (ΔE 5.8). From other brands, DMC 936 (ΔE 5.1) or Madeira 1406 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 267 and Anchor 1044 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is Anchor 268 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.7 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 7.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 268?
Madeira 1406 Hunter Green Medium at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Madeira 1601 at ΔE 4.8.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark ΔE 7.6
- Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium ΔE 7.6
- Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark ΔE 8.1
- Anchor 267 Avocado Medium ΔE 8.8
Anchor 268 in other brands
- DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark ΔE 5.1
- Perler Olive ΔE 11.7
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 7.4
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 2.9
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 13.0