Anchor Stranded Cotton

683 — Misty Green Ultra Very Dark

Teals family

Looking up Anchor 683? It's Misty Green Ultra Very Dark, a dark teal shade (#1F2F27 / RGB 31, 47, 39). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#1F2F27
RGB
31, 47, 39
HSL
150°, 21%, 15%
Lab
17.8, -8.8, 3.0
Lightness
15%
Very dark
Saturation
21%
Neutral
Hue
150°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 683

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 683 Misty Green Ultra Very Dark

Madeira

Beaver Grey Dark 1811 76% Approx
Blue Green 1205 70% Approx
Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark 1705 70% Approx
Laurel Green Dark 1601 68% Approx
Beaver Grey Medium 1812 68% Approx

J&P Coates

Turf Green 6880 75% Approx
Avocado Dark 6269 40% Fair
Pine Medium Dark 6878 38% Fair
Black 8403 24% Fair
Sea Green Dark 6212 23% Fair

Sullivans

Pistachio Green Very Dark 45060 67% Approx
Blue Green Very Dark 45109 66% Approx
Pistachio Green Ultra Dark 45243 64% Fair
Avocado Green Dark 45277 61% Fair
Pewter Grey Dark 45089 57% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 538 538 88% Good
Cosmo 122 122 77% Approx
Cosmo 927 927 57% Fair
Cosmo 537 537 56% Fair
Cosmo 637 637 52% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Desert Mesquite Desert Mesquite 78% Approx
Mistletoe Mistletoe 72% Approx
Lakeside Lakeside 71% Approx
Erin Go Emerald Erin Go Emerald 69% Approx
Ponderosa Pine Ponderosa Pine 65% Approx

Weeks Dye Works

Holly 1279 83% Good
Chesapeake 3950 67% Approx
Mount. Mist (var) 1283 65% Approx
Okefenokee 3940 61% Fair
Juniper 2158 50% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Lagoon 0980 70% Approx
Cast Iron Skillet 1060 50% Fair
Storm Clouds 0981 50% Fair
Island Blue 0940 33% Fair
Dragonfly 0960 23% Fair

Valdani

Pistachio Green ultra 41 68% Approx
Avocado Green dark 199 63% Fair
Pewter Grey very dark 8122 45% Fair
Pine Green dark 191 43% Fair
Blue Green dark 892 40% Fair

Crescent Colours

Blackbird 164 87% Good
Erin Go Emerald 165 62% Fair
Spinach 029 58% Fair
English Ivy 179 39% Fair
Balsam Fir 157 38% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 683

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 683

Anchor threads that pair well with 683, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Teals Family

Anchor 683 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Anchor 683

Meet Anchor 683, Misty Green Ultra Very Dark — a muted, dark thread in the teals family. The shade reads as dramatic and quiet — a go-to choice for coastal scenes and dragonflies. It also turns up in patterns built around turtle designs and mermaid motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anchor 683 — what color is it?

The color of Anchor 683 is Misty Green Ultra Very Dark — a dark teal thread (hex #1F2F27, RGB 31, 47, 39). It shows up most in tropical motifs and cool accents.

What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 683?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 683 (Misty Green Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 500 (Blue Green very dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green, 70%) and DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark, 68%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 683?

The closest Anchor threads to 683 are 879 Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 4.35), 218 Misty Green Very Dark (ΔE 6.18), and 230 Emerald Green (ΔE 6.2). These are useful substitutes when 683 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Anchor 683 good for?

Anchor 683 (Misty Green Ultra Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves. 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 683.