263 — Loden Green Dark
Greens family
Below: Anchor 263 (Loden Green Dark), a dark, muted green shade with hex #2F3720 and RGB 47, 55, 32. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 263
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 263
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 263
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 263 (Loden Green 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 263
Anchor threads that pair well with 263, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor 263 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 263
Meet Anchor 263, Loden Green Dark — a muted, dark thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. The dramatic and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to foliage and nature scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for holiday projects and landscape details in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 263 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 263 is Loden Green Dark — a dark green thread (hex #2F3720, RGB 47, 55, 32). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 263?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 263 (Loden Green Dark) is DMC 935 (Avocado Green dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green, 82%) and DMC 520 (Fern Green dark, 71%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 263?
The closest Anchor threads to 263 are 269 Avocado Green Very Dark (ΔE 4.27), 861 Fern Green Dark (ΔE 4.58), and 681 Green Grey (ΔE 4.82). These are useful substitutes when 263 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 263 good for?
Anchor 263 (Loden Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. 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 263.
Is Anchor 263 (Loden Green Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 263 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.