862 — Fern Green Very Dark
Greens family#2D3224
Anchor 862 — Fern Green Very Dark — has hex #2D3224 and RGB 45, 50, 36. This dark, muted green 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.
About Anchor 862
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 862
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 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.
Greens Family
Anchor862 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 862
Anchor 862 (Fern Green Very Dark) is a dark, muted shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. It has a bold and brooding feel that suits herb gardens and forest canopies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cactus motifs or shamrock designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 862 look like?
Anchor 862 (Fern Green Very Dark) is a dark shade in the greens family with hex #2D3224 and RGB 45, 50, 36. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 862?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 862 (Fern Green Very Dark) is DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 935 (Avocado Green dark, 82%) and DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark, 68%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 862?
The closest Anchor threads to 862 are 263 Loden Green Dark (ΔE 6.45), 683 Misty Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.47), and 846 Khaki Green Dark (ΔE 6.6). 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 foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its 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.