235 — Pewter Grey
Grays family#8E8A8C
Anchor 235 — Pewter Grey — has hex #8E8A8C and RGB 142, 138, 140. This medium, subdued gray thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 235
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 235
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 235
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 235
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 235
Anchor threads that pair well with 235, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Anchor235 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Anchor 235
Anchor 235 (Pewter Grey) is a medium, subdued shade in the grays family. It has a warm and grounded feel that suits rabbit fur and shading particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with outlines or urban scenes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 235 look like?
Anchor 235 (Pewter Grey) is a medium shade in the grays family with hex #8E8A8C and RGB 142, 138, 140. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cobblestone paths and industrial designs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 235?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 235 (Pewter Grey) is DMC 03 (Medium Tin) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 64%) and DMC 318 (Steel Grey light, 62%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 235?
The closest Anchor threads to 235 are 399 Steel Grey Light (ΔE 7.82), 1040 Beaver Grey Dark (ΔE 8.6), and 233 Shell Grey Dark (ΔE 9.28). These are useful substitutes when 235 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 235?
Reach for Anchor 235 (Pewter Grey) when your project calls for cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 235.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 235 (Pewter Grey)?
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, 235 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.2:1 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.