878 — Sea Foam Green Very Dark
Teals family
Looking up Anchor 878? It's Sea Foam Green Very Dark, a dark teal shade (#1B3D30 / RGB 27, 61, 48). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 878
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 878
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 878
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 878 (Sea Foam Green Very Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Because Anchor 230 (Emerald Green) is so near (ΔE 1.97), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 878
Anchor threads that pair well with 878, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor 878 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 878
Anchor 878 is the floss known as Sea Foam Green Very Dark: a moderately saturated, dark member of the teals family. The shade reads as bold and dramatic — a go-to choice for turtle designs and mermaid motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 878 look like?
Anchor 878 (Sea Foam Green Very Dark) is a dark shade in the teals family with hex #1B3D30 and RGB 27, 61, 48. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 878?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 878 (Sea Foam Green Very Dark) is DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark, 81%) and DMC 500 (Blue Green very dark, 79%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 878?
The closest Anchor threads to 878 are 230 Emerald Green (ΔE 1.97), 218 Misty Green Very Dark (ΔE 1.99), and 879 Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 3.1). These are useful substitutes when 878 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 878?
Reach for Anchor 878 (Sea Foam Green Very Dark) when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 878.
Is Anchor 878 (Sea Foam Green Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 878 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.