238 — Chartreuse
Greens family
Anchor 238 (Chartreuse) is a medium, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #6D9A3B and RGB values 109, 154, 59. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 238
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 238
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 238
Anchor threads that pair well with 238, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor 238 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 238
Anchor 238 is the floss known as Chartreuse: a moderately saturated, medium member of the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its rich and warm presence shines in holiday projects and landscape details alike. Pull this thread for ferns or herb gardens when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 238 look like?
Anchor 238 (Chartreuse) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #6D9A3B and RGB 109, 154, 59. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring frog patterns and moss textures.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 238?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 238 (Chartreuse) is DMC 703 (Chartreuse) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 906 (Parrot Green medium, 71%) and DMC 704 (Chartreuse bright, 71%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 238?
The closest Anchor threads to 238 are 225 Christmas Green Very Light (ΔE 5.78), 265 Avocado Green Very Light (ΔE 6.32), and 242 Pistachio Green Medium (ΔE 8.3). These are useful substitutes when 238 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 238?
Reach for Anchor 238 (Chartreuse) when your project calls for frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes, foliage. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 238.