210 — Jade Medium Dark
Greens family#507F5F
Looking up Anchor 210? It's Jade Medium Dark, a medium green shade (#507F5F / RGB 80, 127, 95). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 210
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 210
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 210
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 210
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 210
Anchor threads that pair well with 210, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor210 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 210
Meet Anchor 210, Jade Medium Dark — a muted, medium thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. The shade reads as restrained and earthy — a go-to choice for foliage and nature scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around holiday projects and landscape details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 210 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 210 is Jade Medium Dark — a medium green thread (hex #507F5F, RGB 80, 127, 95). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 210?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 210 (Jade Medium Dark) is DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 562 (Jade medium, 82%) and DMC 3816 (Celadon Green, 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 210?
The closest Anchor threads to 210 are 244 Pistachio Green Medium (ΔE 5.77), 216 Misty Green Medium (ΔE 6.07), and 228 Christmas Green Medium (ΔE 6.28). These are useful substitutes when 210 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 210 good for?
Anchor 210 (Jade Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 210.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 210 (Jade Medium Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 210 has a contrast ratio of about 4.6:1 on white fabric and 4.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.