212 — Jade Very Dark
Greens family
Need details on Anchor 212? This dark, moderately saturated green shade (Jade Very Dark) is hex #1D3F2A, RGB 29, 63, 42. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 212
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 212
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 212
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Anchor 212 (Jade Very Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Because Anchor 218 (Misty Green Very Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.99), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 212
Anchor threads that pair well with 212, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor 212 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 212
Anchor 212 is the floss known as Jade Very Dark: a moderately saturated, dark member of the greens family with cool forest tones. Stitchers describe its character as bold and dramatic, perfect for holiday projects and landscape details. It blends comfortably into projects centered on ferns and herb gardens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 212 look like?
Anchor 212 (Jade Very Dark) is a dark shade in the greens family with hex #1D3F2A and RGB 29, 63, 42. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring frog patterns and moss textures.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 212?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 212 (Jade Very Dark) is DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark, 85%) and DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark, 85%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 212?
The closest Anchor threads to 212 are 218 Misty Green Very Dark (ΔE 2.99), 878 Sea Foam Green Very Dark (ΔE 3.39), and 230 Emerald Green (ΔE 3.63). 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 frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes, foliage. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 212.
Is Anchor 212 (Jade Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 212 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.