236 — Pewter Grey Very Dark
Blacks family#3F383E
Need details on Anchor 236? This dark, subdued black shade (Pewter Grey Very Dark) is hex #3F383E, RGB 63, 56, 62. 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.
About Anchor 236
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 236
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 236
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 236
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 236 (Pewter Grey Very Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 401 (Shell Grey Very Dark) (ΔE 2.36) — 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 236
Anchor threads that pair well with 236, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Anchor236 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Anchor 236
Meet Anchor 236, Pewter Grey Very Dark — a subdued, dark thread in the blacks family. Stitchers describe its character as dramatic and quiet, perfect for outlines and lettering. It blends comfortably into projects centered on bold contrast and dramatic backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 236 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 236 is Pewter Grey Very Dark — a dark black thread (hex #3F383E, RGB 63, 56, 62). It shows up most in calligraphy and cat designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 236?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 236 (Pewter Grey Very Dark) is DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 63%) and DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark, 61%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 236?
The closest Anchor threads to 236 are 401 Shell Grey Very Dark (ΔE 2.36), 1041 Beaver Grey Ultra Dark (ΔE 7.78), and 273 Beaver Grey Very Dark (ΔE 9.69). These are useful substitutes when 236 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 236 good for?
Anchor 236 (Pewter Grey Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring calligraphy, cat designs, crow motifs, gothic accents. 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 236.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 236 (Pewter Grey Very Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 236 has a contrast ratio of about 11.4:1 on white fabric and 1.8:1 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.