234 — Pearl Grey Very Light
Light Grays family
Looking up Anchor 234? It's Pearl Grey Very Light, a light light gray shade (#C1BFC4 / RGB 193, 191, 196). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 234
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 234
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 234
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 234
Anchor threads that pair well with 234, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Anchor 234 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Anchor 234
A light, subdued entry in the light grays family, Anchor 234 carries the name Pearl Grey Very Light. The shade reads as subtle and pale — a go-to choice for dusty surface highlights and pewter motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around subtle shading and metallic effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 234?
Anchor 234 is called Pearl Grey Very Light. It's a light light gray shade (hex #C1BFC4, RGB 193, 191, 196) in the light grays family, commonly used for silver accents, marble patterns, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 234?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 234 (Pearl Grey Very Light) is DMC 762 (Pearl Grey very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 01 (White Tin, 83%) and DMC 27 (White Violet, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 234?
The closest Anchor threads to 234 are 343 Antique Blue Light (ΔE 4.93), 975 Blue Very Light (ΔE 5.66), and 830 Drab Brown Very Light (ΔE 6.46). These are useful substitutes when 234 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 234?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 234 (Pearl Grey Very Light) for charts featuring silver accents, marble patterns, rain clouds, mouse designs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 234 (Pearl Grey Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 234 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.5:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.