245 — Pistachio Green Dark
Greens family#346E3B
Anchor 245 (Pistachio Green Dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #346E3B and RGB values 52, 110, 59. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 245
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 245
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 245
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 245
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 245
Anchor threads that pair well with 245, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor245 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 245
Anchor 245 is the floss known as Pistachio Green Dark: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the greens family with true green tones. Its deep and intense presence shines in shamrock designs and frog patterns alike. Pull this thread for moss textures or avocado themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 245 look like?
Anchor 245 (Pistachio Green Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #346E3B and RGB 52, 110, 59. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring landscape details and ferns.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 245?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 245 (Pistachio Green Dark) is DMC 701 (Christmas Green light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 987 (Forest Green dark, 79%) and DMC 700 (Christmas Green bright, 78%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 245?
The closest Anchor threads to 245 are 229 Christmas Green Dark (ΔE 3.72), 211 Jade Dark (ΔE 6.49), and 230 Emerald Green (ΔE 7.12). These are useful substitutes when 245 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 245?
Reach for Anchor 245 (Pistachio Green Dark) when your project calls for landscape details, ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 245.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 245 (Pistachio Green 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, 245 has a contrast ratio of about 6.1:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.