189 — Turquoise Very Dark
Teals family#238683
Anchor 189 — Turquoise Very Dark — has hex #238683 and RGB 35, 134, 131. This medium-dark, vivid teal thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 189
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 189
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 189
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 189
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Anchor 189 (Turquoise Very Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 1076 (Jade) (ΔE 2.96) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 189
Anchor threads that pair well with 189, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor189 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 189
Known as Turquoise Very Dark, Anchor 189 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the teals family. It has a intense and saturated feel that suits nature themes and ocean waves particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with peacock feathers or coastal scenes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 189 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 189 is Turquoise Very Dark — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #238683, RGB 35, 134, 131). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 189?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 189 (Turquoise Very Dark) is DMC 3812 (Sea Green very dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3849 (Teal Green light, 75%) and DMC 992 (Aquamarine medium, 62%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 189?
The closest Anchor threads to 189 are 1076 Jade (ΔE 2.96), 188 Turquoise Dark (ΔE 5.84), and 1074 Jade Medium (ΔE 10.21). These are useful substitutes when 189 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 189 good for?
Anchor 189 (Turquoise Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. 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 189.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 189 (Turquoise Very Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 189 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.