Anchor Stranded Cotton

169 — Blue Green Dark

Teals family

Looking up Anchor 169? It's Blue Green Dark, a medium-dark teal shade (#2D4F59 / RGB 45, 79, 89). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#2D4F59
RGB
45, 79, 89
HSL
194°, 33%, 26%
Lab
31.5, -9.3, -9.7
Lightness
26%
Dark
Saturation
33%
Muted
Hue
194°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 169

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 169 Blue Green Dark

Sullivans

Turquoise Very Dark 45406 76% Approx
Grey Green Dark 45384 67% Approx
Turquoise Ultra Very Dark 45405 63% Fair
Blue Green Dark 45110 55% Fair
Antique Blue Dark 45273 51% Fair

Crescent Colours

Bejeweled 095 77% Approx
Blacksmith Blue 187 69% Approx
Nighty Nite 160 59% Fair
Blackbird 164 39% Fair
Erin Go Emerald 165 33% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 169

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Anchor 169 Blue Green Dark
Teal Anchor 1068 Very close ΔE 4.88 Blue Green Very Dark Anchor 170 Noticeable ΔE 6 Baby Blue Very Dark Anchor 162 Noticeable ΔE 8.14 Blue Dark Anchor 978 Noticeable ΔE 9.86 Grey Blue Very Dark Anchor 779 Noticeable ΔE 10.21 Grey Blue Ultra Very Dark Anchor 851 Noticeable ΔE 10.35 Teal Medium Anchor 1066 Noticeable ΔE 10.37 Turquoise Very Dark Anchor 189 Noticeable ΔE 10.57

Working with Anchor 169

On white fabric
8.8:1
On dark fabric
2.4:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
charcoal

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 169

Anchor threads that pair well with 169, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
169
1086 Taupe Medium Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
169
779 Grey Blue Very Dark 189 Turquoise Very Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
169
871 Antique Violet Medium 262 Laurel Green Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
169
850 Grey Blue Dark 1038 Baby Blue Medium 928 Blue Green Very Light

Teals Family

Anchor 169 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

169 Blue Green Dark 169 187 Turquoise Medium 187 1089 Electric Blue Medium 1089 1076 Jade 1076 1066 Teal Medium 1066 877 Sea Foam Green Dark 877 188 Turquoise Dark 188 1068 Teal 1068 189 Turquoise Very Dark 189 170 Blue Green Very Dark 170 878 Sea Foam Green Very Dark 878

About Anchor 169

Known as Blue Green Dark, Anchor 169 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the teals family. Expect a rich and grounded 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 169 — what color is it?

The color of Anchor 169 is Blue Green Dark — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #2D4F59, RGB 45, 79, 89). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.

What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 169?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 169 (Blue Green Dark) is DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark, 75%) and DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark, 74%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 169?

The closest Anchor threads to 169 are 1068 Teal (ΔE 4.88), 170 Blue Green Very Dark (ΔE 6), and 162 Baby Blue Very Dark (ΔE 8.14). These are useful substitutes when 169 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Anchor 169 good for?

Anchor 169 (Blue Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 169.

What fabric color works best with Anchor 169 (Blue Green Dark)?

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, 169 has a contrast ratio of about 8.8:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.

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