246 — Pistachio Green Very Dark
Greens family
Looking up Anchor 246? It's Pistachio Green Very Dark, a dark green shade (#223915 / RGB 34, 57, 21). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 246
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 246
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 246
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 246 (Pistachio Green Very Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 246
Anchor threads that pair well with 246, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor 246 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 yellow-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 #223915, RGB 34, 57, 21). 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 895 (Hunter Green very dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3345 (Hunter Green dark, 72%) and DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark, 69%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 246?
The closest Anchor threads to 246 are 1044 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 4.31), 923 Christmas Green Very Dark (ΔE 6), and 263 Loden Green Dark (ΔE 6.5). 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.
Is Anchor 246 (Pistachio Green Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 246 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.