269 — Avocado Green Very Dark
Yellows family#42462A
Anchor 269 (Avocado Green Very Dark) is a dark, muted yellow shade with hex code #42462A and RGB values 66, 70, 42. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 269
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 269
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 269
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 269
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 269
Anchor threads that pair well with 269, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Anchor269 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Anchor 269
Meet Anchor 269, Avocado Green Very Dark — a muted, dark thread in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. Its dramatic and quiet presence shines in wheat fields and daffodils alike. Pull this thread for lemon motifs or rubber duck designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 269 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 269 is Avocado Green Very Dark — a dark yellow thread (hex #42462A, RGB 66, 70, 42). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 269?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 269 (Avocado Green Very Dark) is DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark, 87%) and DMC 3362 (Pine Green dark, 85%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 269?
The closest Anchor threads to 269 are 263 Loden Green Dark (ΔE 3.33), 846 Khaki Green Dark (ΔE 4.62), and 861 Fern Green Dark (ΔE 5.77). These are useful substitutes when 269 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 269 good for?
Anchor 269 (Avocado Green Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. 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 269.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 269 (Avocado Green Very Dark)?
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, 269 has a contrast ratio of about 9.8:1 on white fabric and 2.1:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.