Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark
On screen, Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark reads as a dark, rich brown (#5e590e). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark at ΔE 8.2 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1608 Green Dark at ΔE 5.2 (close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark
#5e590e · RGB 94, 89, 14
Closest to Anchor 924 in other brands
- DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark ΔE 8.2 similar
- Madeira 1608 Green Dark ΔE 5.2 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 8.4 similar
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 12.4 loose
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 11.0 loose
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 19.6 loose
Anchor 924 color values
| Code | 924 |
|---|---|
| Name | Olive Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #5e590e |
| RGB | 94, 89, 14 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 37.0, a* -7.1, b* 40.3 |
| HSL | 56°, 74 %, 21 % |
| Color family | Brown, 37 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 37.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark, ΔE 8.2 |
Anchor 924 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 924: the best is Madeira 1608 at ΔE 5.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 8.2 | similar |
| DMC | 935 | Avocado Green Dark | 10.1 | loose |
| DMC | 937 | Avocado Green Medium | 10.5 | loose |
| Madeira | 1608 | Green Dark | 5.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1614 | Sage Green Dark | 5.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1607 | Khaki Green Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 8.4 | similar |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 20.6 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 12.4 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 16.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 11.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 11.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 19.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 20.1 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 924
1 other Anchor color within ΔE 3 of Anchor 924, led by Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark at ΔE 2.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 845 | Fern Green Medium Dark | #615b20 | 2.6 | more muted |
| 281 | Olive Green Dark | #75672c | 7.0 | lighter and more muted |
| 846 | Fern Green Dark | #46410b | 8.7 | darker and more muted |
| 681 | Forest Dark | #555733 | 8.7 | more muted |
| 856 | Turf Dark | #7c6a2f | 8.9 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 393 | Linen Dark | #766139 | 10.4 | lighter and more muted |
| 267 | Avocado Medium | #556f1f | 11.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | #3a5818 | 11.6 | a little darker |
Shading Anchor 924: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor brown family, L* from 45 to 27.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 856 | Turf Dark | 45.4 |
| 3 lighter | 281 | Olive Green Dark | 43.7 |
| 2 lighter | 393 | Linen Dark | 42.3 |
| 1 lighter | 845 | Fern Green Medium Dark | 38.1 |
| this color | 924 | Olive Green Very Dark | 37.0 |
| 1 darker | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 35.0 |
| 2 darker | 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | 33.9 |
| 3 darker | 906 | Brass Dark | 33.4 |
| 4 darker | 846 | Fern Green Dark | 27.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 924
One strand each of Anchor 267 and Anchor 906 models at ΔE 2.1, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 845, ΔE 2.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 924 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 267 Avocado Medium + 1 × Anchor 906 Brass Dark | #605e18 | 2.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark | #625817 | 2.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 267 Avocado Medium + 1 × Anchor 889 Sand Stone Medium Dark | #635f1d | 2.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 924
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #5e590e; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 1045 | Toast Light | 2.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 7.0:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 274 | Blue Mist Light | 4.6:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 924
Substituting Anchor 924 takes care: DMC 936 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 8.2), and Madeira 1608 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 5.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 924 is number 37 of 59 in the Anchor brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark and down to Anchor 889 Sand Stone Medium Dark. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 845, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 924 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.2:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 8.4), Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 12.4) and Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green (ΔE 11.0); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 924?
DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark (ΔE 8.2, similar). Runners-up: DMC 935 (ΔE 10.1) and DMC 937 (ΔE 10.5).
What color is Anchor 924?
Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark is a dark, rich brown in the brown family: hex #5e590e, RGB 94, 89, 14, L* 37.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 924?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 2.6). From other brands, DMC 936 (ΔE 8.2) or Madeira 1608 (ΔE 5.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 267 and Anchor 906 models at ΔE 2.1.
What is Anchor 924 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 12.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 924?
Madeira 1608 Green Dark at ΔE 5.2 (close), then Madeira 1614 at ΔE 5.8.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark ΔE 2.6
- Anchor 846 Fern Green Dark ΔE 8.7
- Anchor 681 Forest Dark ΔE 8.7
- Anchor 267 Avocado Medium ΔE 11.0
- Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark ΔE 11.6
Anchor 924 in other brands
- DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark ΔE 8.2
- Madeira 1608 Green Dark ΔE 5.2
- Perler Olive ΔE 8.4
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 12.4
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 11.0
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 19.6