245 — Pistachio Green Dark
Greens family
Anchor 245 (Pistachio Green Dark) is a dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #344E24 and RGB values 52, 78, 36. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 245
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 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
Anchor 245 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, dark member of the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its bold and dramatic 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 dark shade in the greens family with hex #344E24 and RGB 52, 78, 36. 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 3345 (Hunter Green dark) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 937 (Avocado Green medium, 77%) and DMC 986 (Forest Green very dark, 77%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 245?
The closest Anchor threads to 245 are 229 Christmas Green Dark (ΔE 4.8), 268 Avocado Green Dark (ΔE 5.39), and 244 Pistachio Green Medium (ΔE 5.99). 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 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 9.3:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.