923 — Christmas Green Very Dark
Teals family#1A583D
Anchor 923 (Christmas Green Very Dark) is a dark, vivid teal shade with hex code #1A583D and RGB values 26, 88, 61. 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.
About Anchor 923
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 923
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 923
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 923
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 923
Anchor threads that pair well with 923, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor923 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 923
Known as Christmas Green Very Dark, Anchor 923 is a dark, vivid shade sitting in the teals family. This thread brings a dramatic and vivid presence to projects featuring nature themes or ocean waves. Look for it in charts that feature peacock feathers or coastal scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 923 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 923 is Christmas Green Very Dark — a dark teal thread (hex #1A583D, RGB 26, 88, 61). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 923?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 923 (Christmas Green Very Dark) is DMC 3818 (Emerald Green ultra very dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 699 (Christmas Green, 83%) and DMC 505 (Jade Green, 82%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 923?
The closest Anchor threads to 923 are 212 Jade Very Dark (ΔE 3.95), 246 Pistachio Green Very Dark (ΔE 5.2), and 217 Misty Green Dark (ΔE 5.77). 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 sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. 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 923.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 923 (Christmas Green Very Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 923 has a contrast ratio of about 8.4:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.