239 — Chartreuse Very Dark
Greens family#5B9E4C
Looking up Anchor 239? It's Chartreuse Very Dark, a medium green shade (#5B9E4C / RGB 91, 158, 76). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 239
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 239
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 239
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 239
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 239 (Chartreuse Very Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 238 (Chartreuse) (ΔE 2.98) — 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 239
Anchor threads that pair well with 239, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor239 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 239
Known as Chartreuse Very Dark, Anchor 239 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the greens family with true green tones. Expect a steady and rich 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 green thread (hex #5B9E4C, RGB 91, 158, 76). 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 703 (Chartreuse) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 989 (Forest Green, 72%) and DMC 704 (Chartreuse bright, 64%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 239?
The closest Anchor threads to 239 are 238 Chartreuse (ΔE 2.98), 226 Christmas Green Light (ΔE 4.74), and 256 Forest Green Medium (ΔE 6.49). 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 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 239 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.