257 — Forest Green Dark
Yellows family
Anchor 257 (Forest Green Dark) is a dark, highly saturated yellow shade with hex code #576301 and RGB values 87, 99, 1. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 257
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 257
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 257
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because it is so deep, Anchor 257 (Forest Green Dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 257
Anchor threads that pair well with 257, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor 257 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 257
Forest Green Dark (catalog code Anchor 257) is a dark, highly saturated shade from the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. This thread brings a striking and rich presence to projects featuring daffodils or lemon motifs. Look for it in charts that feature rubber duck designs or bumblebee patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 257?
Anchor 257 is called Forest Green Dark. It's a dark yellow shade (hex #576301, RGB 87, 99, 1) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 257?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 257 (Forest Green Dark) is DMC 580 (Moss Green dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 469 (Avocado Green, 75%) and DMC 470 (Avocado Green light, 58%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 257?
The closest Anchor threads to 257 are 256 Forest Green Medium (ΔE 5.44), 267 Avocado Green Medium (ΔE 6.3), and 258 Forest Green Very Dark (ΔE 7.04). These are useful substitutes when 257 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 257?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 257 (Forest Green Dark) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Anchor 257 (Forest Green Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 257 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.