243 — Pistachio Green Medium Dark
Greens family
Need details on Anchor 243? This medium-dark, muted green shade (Pistachio Green Medium Dark) is hex #5A734A, RGB 90, 115, 74. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 243
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 243
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 243
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 243
Anchor threads that pair well with 243, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor 243 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 243
Meet Anchor 243, Pistachio Green Medium Dark — a muted, medium-dark thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Stitchers describe its character as somber and rich, 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-dark green thread (hex #5A734A, RGB 90, 115, 74). 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 3363 (Pine Green medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium, 74%) and DMC 987 (Forest Green dark, 69%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 243?
The closest Anchor threads to 243 are 205 Emerald Green Light (ΔE 4.48), 215 Misty Green Light (ΔE 5.34), and 859 Fern Green Light (ΔE 7.5). 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-dark 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 243 has a contrast ratio of about 5.3:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.