243 — Pistachio Green Medium Dark
Greens family#69A16E
Need details on Anchor 243? This medium, muted green shade (Pistachio Green Medium Dark) is hex #69A16E, RGB 105, 161, 110. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 243
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 243
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 243
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 243
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 243
Anchor threads that pair well with 243, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor243 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 243
Meet Anchor 243, Pistachio Green Medium Dark — a muted, medium thread in the greens family with true green tones. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and earthy, perfect for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on shamrock designs and frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 243 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 243 is Pistachio Green Medium Dark — a medium green thread (hex #69A16E, RGB 105, 161, 110). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 243?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 243 (Pistachio Green Medium Dark) is DMC 368 (Pistachio Green light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 913 (Nile Green medium, 70%) and DMC 989 (Forest Green, 67%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 243?
The closest Anchor threads to 243 are 226 Christmas Green Light (ΔE 3.36), 205 Emerald Green Light (ΔE 5.47), and 238 Chartreuse (ΔE 5.93). These are useful substitutes when 243 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 243 good for?
Anchor 243 (Pistachio Green Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. 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 243.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 243 (Pistachio Green Medium 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, 243 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 6.9:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.