1044 — Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark
Greens family#2F3F25
Anchor 1044 — Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark — has hex #2F3F25 and RGB 47, 63, 37. This dark, muted green thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 1044
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1044
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 1044
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1044
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 1044 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Anchor 1044 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 263 (Loden Green Dark) (ΔE 2.96) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1044
Anchor threads that pair well with 1044, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor1044 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 1044
Meet Anchor 1044, Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark — a muted, dark thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its tone is dramatic and quiet, making it a popular choice for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for shamrock designs or frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1044 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1044 is Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark — a dark green thread (hex #2F3F25, RGB 47, 63, 37). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1044?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1044 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 520 (Fern Green dark, 79%) and DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark, 78%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1044?
The closest Anchor threads to 1044 are 263 Loden Green Dark (ΔE 2.96), 269 Avocado Green Very Dark (ΔE 6.03), and 218 Misty Green Very Dark (ΔE 6.45). These are useful substitutes when 1044 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 1044 good for?
Anchor 1044 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1044.
Is Anchor 1044 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1044 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.