Anchor Stranded Cotton

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.

Hex
#4A8626
RGB
74, 134, 38
HSL
98°, 56%, 34%
Lab
50.3, -36.9, 43.5
Lightness
34%
Dark
Saturation
56%
Rich
Hue
98°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 239

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 239 Chartreuse Very Dark

Madeira

Green Light 1402 60% Fair
Hunter Green Light 1408 59% Fair
Pistachio Green Medium 1311 57% Fair
Green 1403 54% Fair
Laurel Green Light 1603 52% Fair

J&P Coates

Emerald Medium Light 6239 61% Fair
Spruce Medium 6213 41% Fair
Olive Green Dark 6267 38% Fair
Emerald Medium 6226 34% Fair
Mint Green Dark 6205 25% Fair

Sullivans

Parrot Green Medium 45255 83% Good
Christmas Green Light 45161 83% Good
Kelly Green 45162 76% Approx
Emerald Green Medium 45259 65% Approx
Emerald Green Dark 45258 60% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 327 327 86% Good
Cosmo 274 274 78% Approx
Cosmo 632 632 72% Approx
Cosmo 2118 2118 68% Approx
Cosmo 633 633 67% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Frozen Margarita Frozen Margarita 46% Fair
Four Leaf Clover Four Leaf Clover 35% Fair
Fancy Gr. Nancy Fancy Gr. Nancy 32% Fair
Little Sprout Little Sprout 30% Fair
Fields of Green Fields of Green 29% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Monkey Grass 2168 57% Fair
Apple Pucker 2202a 41% Fair
Pistachio 2206 41% Fair
Bayberry 2166 36% Fair
Lucky 4111 35% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Key Lime 0193 48% Fair
Forest Glade 0190 45% Fair
Green With Envy 0196 44% Fair
Mistletoe 0113 17% Fair
Tiger Lily 0115 14% Fair

Valdani

Parrot Green medium O19 83% Good
Forest Green medium 19 69% Approx
Avocado Green light 18 53% Fair
Pistachio Green medium 822 42% Fair
Moss Green JP8 37% Fair

Crescent Colours

Fancy Green Nancy 117 61% Fair
Jolly Holly 159 42% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 38% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 18% Fair
Bean Sprout 184 17% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 239

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 239

Anchor threads that pair well with 239, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.