267 — Avocado Green Medium
Greens family
Need details on Anchor 267? This medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade (Avocado Green Medium) is hex #525E27, RGB 82, 94, 39. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 267
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 267
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 267
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 267
Anchor threads that pair well with 267, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor 267 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 267
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the greens family, Anchor 267 carries the name Avocado Green Medium with yellow-green tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and deep, 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 #525E27, RGB 82, 94, 39) 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 469 (Avocado Green) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3346 (Hunter Green, 84%) and DMC 580 (Moss Green dark, 81%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 267?
The closest Anchor threads to 267 are 268 Avocado Green Dark (ΔE 6.13), 257 Forest Green Dark (ΔE 6.3), and 258 Forest Green Very Dark (ΔE 6.49). 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 267 has a contrast ratio of about 7:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.