170 — Blue Green Very Dark
Teals family
Anchor 170 (Blue Green Very Dark) is a dark, vivid teal shade with hex code #163D48 and RGB values 22, 61, 72. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 170
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 170
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 170
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 170 (Blue Green Very Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 170
Anchor threads that pair well with 170, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor 170 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 170
Known as Blue Green Very Dark, Anchor 170 is a dark, vivid shade sitting in the teals family. This thread brings a dramatic and vivid presence to projects featuring mermaid motifs or sea glass tones. Look for it in charts that feature tidepool patterns or water and sky.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 170 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 170 is Blue Green Very Dark — a dark teal thread (hex #163D48, RGB 22, 61, 72). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 170?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 170 (Blue Green Very Dark) is DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark, 79%) and DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark, 56%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 170?
The closest Anchor threads to 170 are 169 Blue Green Dark (ΔE 6), 164 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 7.33), and 1068 Teal (ΔE 7.74). These are useful substitutes when 170 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 170 good for?
Anchor 170 (Blue Green Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. 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 170.
Is Anchor 170 (Blue Green Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 170 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.