923 — Christmas Green Very Dark
Greens family
Anchor 923 (Christmas Green Very Dark) is a very dark, highly saturated green shade with hex code #0A3C01 and RGB values 10, 60, 1. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 923
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 923
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 923
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 923 (Christmas Green Very Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 923
Anchor threads that pair well with 923, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor 923 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 923
Known as Christmas Green Very Dark, Anchor 923 is a very dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the greens family with true green tones. This thread brings a intense and striking presence to projects featuring landscape details or ferns. Look for it in charts that feature herb gardens or forest canopies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 923 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 923 is Christmas Green Very Dark — a very dark green thread (hex #0A3C01, RGB 10, 60, 1). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 923?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 923 (Christmas Green Very Dark) is DMC 3345 (Hunter Green dark) with a 58% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 986 (Forest Green very dark, 57%) and DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark, 54%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 923?
The closest Anchor threads to 923 are 1044 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 5.28), 229 Christmas Green Dark (ΔE 5.94), and 246 Pistachio Green Very Dark (ΔE 6). These are useful substitutes when 923 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 923 good for?
Anchor 923 (Christmas Green Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. Its very dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 923.
Is Anchor 923 (Christmas Green Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 923 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.