235 — Pewter Grey
Blacks family
Anchor 235 — Pewter Grey — has hex #484848 and RGB 72, 72, 72. This medium-dark, subdued black 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 235
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 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.
Because Anchor 1040 (Beaver Grey 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 235
Anchor threads that pair well with 235, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Anchor 235 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Anchor 235
Anchor 235 (Pewter Grey) is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the blacks family. It has a deep and grounded feel that suits shadow textures and outlines particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with lettering or bold contrast for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 235 look like?
Anchor 235 (Pewter Grey) is a medium-dark shade in the blacks family with hex #484848 and RGB 72, 72, 72. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring silhouettes and calligraphy.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 235?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 235 (Pewter Grey) is DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark, 79%) and DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark, 71%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 235?
The closest Anchor threads to 235 are 1040 Beaver Grey Dark (ΔE 2.99), 8581 Beaver Grey Medium (ΔE 4.19), and 400 Pewter Grey Dark (ΔE 4.64). 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 silhouettes, calligraphy, cat designs, crow motifs. Its medium-dark 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 9.1:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 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.