Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark
Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark (#173d13) is a very dark, rich green. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 4.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close).
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Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark
#173d13 · RGB 23, 61, 19
Closest to Anchor 1044 in other brands
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 4.4 close
- Madeira 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 12.4 loose
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 10.6 loose
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 8.5 similar
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 10.0 loose
Anchor 1044 color values
| Code | 1044 |
|---|---|
| Name | Grass Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #173d13 |
| RGB | 23, 61, 19 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 22.2, a* -23.4, b* 21.4 |
| HSL | 114°, 53 %, 16 % |
| Color family | Green, 61 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 22.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 4.4 |
Anchor 1044 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1044: the best is Madeira 1313 at ΔE 3.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 4.4 | close |
| DMC | 934 | Avocado Green Black | 8.5 | similar |
| DMC | 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | 8.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 1313 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1405 | Hunter Green Dark | 4.7 | close |
| Madeira | 2704 | Christmas Green Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 12.4 | loose |
| Perler | Forest | code 80-15247 | 18.5 | loose |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 10.6 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 14.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 8.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S91 | Brunswick Green | 17.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 10.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 19.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1044
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1044; the nearest, Anchor 263 Loden Green Dark, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | Loden Green Dark | #2b451e | 4.0 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 218 | Juniper Dark | #154725 | 4.7 | a little lighter |
| 246 | Grass Green Very Dark | #144c19 | 5.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 862 | Laurel Green Dark | #314424 | 5.9 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 269 | Avocado Dark | #37461e | 7.0 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 212 | Spruce Dark | #145236 | 9.1 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 879 | Pine Dark | #114c38 | 9.9 | lighter and more muted |
| 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | #3a5818 | 10.3 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 1044: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 28 to 22.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1044
One strand each of Anchor 263 and Anchor 218 models at ΔE 3.5, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 263, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1044 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 263 Loden Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 218 Juniper Dark | #224622 | 3.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark + 1 × Anchor 862 Laurel Green Dark | #25481f | 3.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 263 Loden Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark | #21491c | 3.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1044
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #173d13; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 259 | Loden Green Very Light | 9.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 11.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 232 | Rose Gray Medium | 4.4:1 |
Working with Anchor 1044
Substituting Anchor 1044 takes care: DMC 890 is a little lighter (ΔE 4.4), and Madeira 1313 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1044 is number 61 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Anchor 218 Juniper Dark is the next one up. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1044 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 12.3:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 12.4), Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 10.6) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 8.5); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1044?
DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark (ΔE 4.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 934 (ΔE 8.5) and DMC 500 (ΔE 8.8).
What color is Anchor 1044?
Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark is a very dark, rich green in the green family: hex #173d13, RGB 23, 61, 19, L* 22.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1044?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 263 Loden Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, DMC 890 (ΔE 4.4) or Madeira 1313 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 263 and Anchor 218 models at ΔE 3.5.
What is Anchor 1044 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 12.4 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 10.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1044?
Madeira 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Madeira 1405 at ΔE 4.7.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 218 Juniper Dark ΔE 4.7
- Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark ΔE 5.1
- Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark ΔE 10.3
Anchor 1044 in other brands
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 4.4
- Madeira 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 3.5
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 12.4
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 10.6
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 8.5
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 10.0