1043 — Pistachio Green Very Light
Greens family
Looking up Anchor 1043? It's Pistachio Green Very Light, a very light green shade (#DAF6CA / RGB 218, 246, 202). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1043
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 1043
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1043
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Anchor 1043 (Pistachio Green Very Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1043
Anchor threads that pair well with 1043, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor 1043 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 1043
Anchor 1043 (Pistachio Green Very Light) is a very light, vivid shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a airy and bright look that suits herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cactus motifs or shamrock designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1043 look like?
Anchor 1043 (Pistachio Green Very Light) is a very light shade in the greens family with hex #DAF6CA and RGB 218, 246, 202. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1043?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1043 (Pistachio Green Very Light) is DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light) with a 58% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light, 57%) and DMC 504 (Blue Green Very Light, 50%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1043?
The closest Anchor threads to 1043 are 259 Laurel Green Very Light (ΔE 3.89), 1042 Sea Foam Green Very Light (ΔE 5.13), and 386 Yellow Ultra Very Light (ΔE 10.19). These are useful substitutes when 1043 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1043?
Reach for Anchor 1043 (Pistachio Green Very Light) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1043.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1043 (Pistachio Green Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1043 has a contrast ratio of about 1.2:1 on white fabric and 18:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.