230 — Emerald Green
Teals family
Anchor 230 — Emerald Green — has hex #163729 and RGB 22, 55, 41. This dark, moderately saturated teal thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 230
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 230
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 230
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 230 (Emerald Green) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Anchor 230 (Emerald Green) sits a hair from Anchor 879 (Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark) (ΔE 1.88) — 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 230
Anchor threads that pair well with 230, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor 230 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 230
Meet Anchor 230, Emerald Green — a moderately saturated, dark thread in the teals family. Its tone is strong and confident, making it a popular choice for coastal scenes and dragonflies. It pairs nicely in designs that call for turtle designs or mermaid motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 230 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 230 is Emerald Green — a dark teal thread (hex #163729, RGB 22, 55, 41). It shows up most in tropical motifs and cool accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 230?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 230 (Emerald Green) is DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark, 80%) and DMC 500 (Blue Green very dark, 75%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 230?
The closest Anchor threads to 230 are 879 Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 1.88), 878 Sea Foam Green Very Dark (ΔE 1.97), and 218 Misty Green Very Dark (ΔE 2.61). These are useful substitutes when 230 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 230 good for?
Anchor 230 (Emerald Green) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 230.
Is Anchor 230 (Emerald Green) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 230 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.