267 — Avocado Green Medium
Greens family#717E45
Need details on Anchor 267? This medium-dark, muted green shade (Avocado Green Medium) is hex #717E45, RGB 113, 126, 69. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 267
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 267
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 267
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 267
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 267
Anchor threads that pair well with 267, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor267 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 267
A medium-dark, muted entry in the greens family, Anchor 267 carries the name Avocado Green Medium with yellow-green tones. Stitchers describe its character as muted and intense, perfect for ferns and herb gardens. It blends comfortably into projects centered on forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 267?
Anchor 267 is called Avocado Green Medium. It's a medium-dark green shade (hex #717E45, RGB 113, 126, 69) in the greens family, commonly used for avocado themes, foliage, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 267?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 267 (Avocado Green Medium) is DMC 3347 (Yellow Green medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 470 (Avocado Green light, 80%) and DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 267?
The closest Anchor threads to 267 are 257 Forest Green Dark (ΔE 6.94), 258 Forest Green Very Dark (ΔE 7.53), and 844 Khaki Green Medium (ΔE 7.77). These are useful substitutes when 267 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 267?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 267 (Avocado Green Medium) for charts featuring avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 267 (Avocado Green Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 267 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.