212 — Jade Very Dark
Teals family#2B5542
Need details on Anchor 212? This medium-dark, moderately saturated teal shade (Jade Very Dark) is hex #2B5542, RGB 43, 85, 66. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 212
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 212
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 212
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 212
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 212
Anchor threads that pair well with 212, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor212 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 212
Anchor 212 is the floss known as Jade Very Dark: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as deep and intense, perfect for cool accents and nature themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on ocean waves and peacock feathers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 212 look like?
Anchor 212 (Jade Very Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #2B5542 and RGB 43, 85, 66. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 212?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 212 (Jade Very Dark) is DMC 561 (Jade very dark) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 501 (Blue Green dark, 76%) and DMC 3818 (Emerald Green ultra very dark, 74%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 212?
The closest Anchor threads to 212 are 923 Christmas Green Very Dark (ΔE 3.95), 878 Sea Foam Green Very Dark (ΔE 4.37), and 217 Misty Green Dark (ΔE 4.43). These are useful substitutes when 212 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 212?
Reach for Anchor 212 (Jade Very 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 212.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 212 (Jade Very 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, 212 has a contrast ratio of about 8.5:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.