246 — Pistachio Green Very Dark
Greens family#28512D
Looking up Anchor 246? It's Pistachio Green Very Dark, a dark green shade (#28512D / RGB 40, 81, 45). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 246
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 246
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 246
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 246
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 246
Anchor threads that pair well with 246, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor246 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 246
Known as Pistachio Green Very Dark, Anchor 246 is a dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the greens family with true green tones. Expect a strong and confident look that suits frog patterns, moss textures, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching avocado themes or foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 246 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 246 is Pistachio Green Very Dark — a dark green thread (hex #28512D, RGB 40, 81, 45). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 246?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 246 (Pistachio Green Very Dark) is DMC 986 (Forest Green very dark) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3345 (Hunter Green dark, 76%) and DMC 505 (Jade Green, 70%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 246?
The closest Anchor threads to 246 are 923 Christmas Green Very Dark (ΔE 5.2), 212 Jade Very Dark (ΔE 6.26), and 217 Misty Green Dark (ΔE 7.68). These are useful substitutes when 246 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 246 good for?
Anchor 246 (Pistachio Green Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 246.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 246 (Pistachio Green Very 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, 246 has a contrast ratio of about 9.1:1 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.