862 — Fern Green Very Dark
Teals family
Anchor 862 — Fern Green Very Dark — has hex #002A1B and RGB 0, 42, 27. This very dark, highly saturated teal thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 862
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 862
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 862
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Anchor 862 (Fern Green Very Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 862
Anchor threads that pair well with 862, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor 862 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 862
Anchor 862 (Fern Green Very Dark) is a very dark, highly saturated shade in the teals family. It has a powerful and saturated feel that suits peacock feathers and coastal scenes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with dragonflies or turtle designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 862 look like?
Anchor 862 (Fern Green Very Dark) is a very dark shade in the teals family with hex #002A1B and RGB 0, 42, 27. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring water and sky and tropical motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 862?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 862 (Fern Green Very Dark) is DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark, 60%) and DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark, 59%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 862?
The closest Anchor threads to 862 are 230 Emerald Green (ΔE 4.58), 879 Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 4.99), and 878 Sea Foam Green Very Dark (ΔE 6.39). These are useful substitutes when 862 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 862?
Reach for Anchor 862 (Fern Green Very Dark) when your project calls for water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes. Its very dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 862.
Is Anchor 862 (Fern Green Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 862 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.