879 — Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark
Teals family
Anchor 879 — Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark — has hex #193428 and RGB 25, 52, 40. This dark, moderately 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 879
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 879
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 879
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 879 (Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Anchor 879 (Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 230 (Emerald Green) (ΔE 1.88) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 879
Anchor threads that pair well with 879, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor 879 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 879
Known as Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark, Anchor 879 is a dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the teals family. It has a strong and confident feel that suits mermaid motifs and sea glass tones particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with tidepool patterns or water and sky for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 879 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 879 is Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark — a dark teal thread (hex #193428, RGB 25, 52, 40). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 879?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 879 (Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 500 (Blue Green very dark, 79%) and DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark, 76%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 879?
The closest Anchor threads to 879 are 230 Emerald Green (ΔE 1.88), 218 Misty Green Very Dark (ΔE 3.02), and 878 Sea Foam Green Very Dark (ΔE 3.1). These are useful substitutes when 879 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 879 good for?
Anchor 879 (Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. 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 879.
Is Anchor 879 (Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 879 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.