239 — Chartreuse Very Dark
Greens family
Looking up Anchor 239? It's Chartreuse Very Dark, a medium-dark green shade (#4A8626 / RGB 74, 134, 38). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 239
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 239
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 239
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 239
Anchor threads that pair well with 239, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor 239 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 239
Known as Chartreuse Very Dark, Anchor 239 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a intense and saturated look that suits landscape details, ferns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching herb gardens or forest canopies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 239 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 239 is Chartreuse Very Dark — a medium-dark green thread (hex #4A8626, RGB 74, 134, 38). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 239?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 239 (Chartreuse Very Dark) is DMC 906 (Parrot Green medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 702 (Kelly Green, 71%) and DMC 988 (Forest Green medium, 69%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 239?
The closest Anchor threads to 239 are 226 Christmas Green Light (ΔE 4.89), 227 Christmas Green (ΔE 7.54), and 238 Chartreuse (ΔE 8.4). These are useful substitutes when 239 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 239 good for?
Anchor 239 (Chartreuse Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 239.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 239 (Chartreuse Very Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 239 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.