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 Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 169
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 Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 169
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 169
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.
Teals Family
Anchor 169 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
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.