1074 — Jade Medium
Teals family
Looking up Anchor 1074? It's Jade Medium, a medium teal shade (#45A89A / RGB 69, 168, 154). 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 1074
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 1074
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1074
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1074
Anchor threads that pair well with 1074, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor 1074 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 1074
Known as Jade Medium, Anchor 1074 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the teals family. Expect a steady and rich look that suits mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tidepool patterns or water and sky.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1074 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1074 is Jade Medium — a medium teal thread (hex #45A89A, RGB 69, 168, 154). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1074?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1074 (Jade Medium) is DMC 959 (Sea Green medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 993 (Aquamarine light, 75%) and DMC 958 (Sea Green dark, 68%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1074?
The closest Anchor threads to 1074 are 186 Turquoise Light (ΔE 5.35), 1072 Jade Medium Light (ΔE 8.48), and 208 Jade Light (ΔE 9.75). These are useful substitutes when 1074 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 1074 good for?
Anchor 1074 (Jade Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1074.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1074 (Jade Medium)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1074 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.