241 — Pistachio Green
Greens family#9DC48D
Looking up Anchor 241? It's Pistachio Green, a medium-light green shade (#9DC48D / RGB 157, 196, 141). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 241
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 241
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 241
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 241
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 241
Anchor threads that pair well with 241, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor241 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 241
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the greens family, Anchor 241 carries the name Pistachio Green with true green tones. The shade reads as steady and approachable — a go-to choice for ferns and herb gardens. It also turns up in patterns built around forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 241?
Anchor 241 is called Pistachio Green. It's a medium-light green shade (hex #9DC48D, RGB 157, 196, 141) in the greens family, commonly used for avocado themes, foliage, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 241?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 241 (Pistachio Green) is DMC 966 (Baby Green medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 13 (Medium Light Nile Green, 77%) and DMC 164 (Forest Green light, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 241?
The closest Anchor threads to 241 are 225 Christmas Green Very Light (ΔE 4.47), 240 Pistachio Green Light (ΔE 4.57), and 242 Pistachio Green Medium (ΔE 5.46). These are useful substitutes when 241 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 241?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 241 (Pistachio Green) for charts featuring avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 241 (Pistachio Green)?
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, 241 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.