188 — Turquoise Dark
Teals family
Looking up Anchor 188? It's Turquoise Dark, a medium-dark teal shade (#246253 / RGB 36, 98, 83). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 188
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 188
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 188
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 188
Anchor threads that pair well with 188, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor 188 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 188
Anchor 188 is the floss known as Turquoise Dark: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the teals family. The shade reads as deep and intense — a go-to choice for cool accents and nature themes. It also turns up in patterns built around ocean waves and peacock feathers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 188 look like?
Anchor 188 (Turquoise Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #246253 and RGB 36, 98, 83. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 188?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 188 (Turquoise Dark) is DMC 3815 (Celadon Green dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 991 (Aquamarine dark, 77%) and DMC 561 (Jade very dark, 75%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 188?
The closest Anchor threads to 188 are 877 Sea Foam Green Dark (ΔE 4.34), 210 Jade Medium Dark (ΔE 6.24), and 216 Misty Green Medium (ΔE 7.57). These are useful substitutes when 188 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 188?
Reach for Anchor 188 (Turquoise Dark) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 188.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 188 (Turquoise 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, 188 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.