Anchor 1072 Sea Green Medium Dark
Anchor 1072 Sea Green Medium Dark is a medium, rich teal with the screen hex #309c84. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 943 Green Bright Medium at ΔE 4.2 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark at ΔE 3.4 (close).
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Anchor 1072 Sea Green Medium Dark
#309c84 · RGB 48, 156, 132
Closest to Anchor 1072 in other brands
- DMC 943 Green Bright Medium ΔE 4.2 close
- Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark ΔE 3.4 close
- Perler Parrot Green ΔE 6.6 similar
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 10.0 loose
- Artkal S S45 Medium Turquoise ΔE 8.2 similar
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 16.9 loose
Anchor 1072 color values
| Code | 1072 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sea Green Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #309c84 |
| RGB | 48, 156, 132 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 58.1, a* -36.2, b* 3.8 |
| HSL | 167°, 53 %, 40 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 14 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 58.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 943 Green Bright Medium, ΔE 4.2 |
Anchor 1072 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1072: the best is Madeira 1114 at ΔE 3.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 943 | Green Bright Medium | 4.2 | close |
| DMC | 3814 | Aquamarine | 7.3 | similar |
| DMC | 912 | Emerald Green Light | 7.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1114 | Turquoise Medium Dark | 3.4 | close |
| Madeira | 1207 | Jade Medium | 8.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 2706 | Misty Turquoise Dark | 8.7 | similar |
| Perler | Parrot Green | code 80-19091 | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Shamrock | code 80-15199 | 11.5 | loose |
| Hama | 113 | Aqua | 10.0 | loose |
| Hama | 16 | Transparent Green | 12.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S45 | Medium Turquoise | 8.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S121 | Celadon Green | 9.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 16.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 17.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1072
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1072; the nearest, Anchor 187 Sea Green Medium, sits at ΔE 5.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | Sea Green Medium | #2ba899 | 5.2 | a little lighter |
| 1070 | Sea Green Medium | #54ac99 | 6.2 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 205 | Mint Green Dark | #349568 | 7.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 876 | Pine | #609079 | 7.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 188 | Sea Green Medium Dark | #078b81 | 7.6 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 209 | Spruce | #49a170 | 8.0 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1074 | Sea Green Dark | #008373 | 9.3 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 208 | Spruce Medium Light | #63ae80 | 9.9 | lighter |
Shading Anchor 1072: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor teal and aqua family, L* from 71 to 43.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 186 | Sea Green Medium Light | 70.9 |
| 3 lighter | 1070 | Sea Green Medium | 64.7 |
| 2 lighter | 187 | Sea Green Medium | 62.4 |
| 1 lighter | 168 | Surf Blue Light | 61.2 |
| this color | 1072 | Sea Green Medium Dark | 58.1 |
| 1 darker | 188 | Sea Green Medium Dark | 51.9 |
| 2 darker | 1074 | Sea Green Dark | 48.8 |
| 3 darker | 189 | Sea Green Dark | 46.9 |
| 4 darker | 1076 | Misty Green Dark | 42.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1072
One strand each of Anchor 186 and Anchor 230 models at ΔE 1.5, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 187, ΔE 5.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1072 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 230 Mint Green Very Dark | #3aa088 | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 187 Sea Green Medium + 1 × Anchor 205 Mint Green Dark | #309f83 | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 210 Spruce Medium | #41a086 | 2.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1072
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #309c84; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 683 | Turf Green | 3.2:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 6.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 381 | Fudge Medium | 4.5:1 |
How to use Anchor 1072
Substituting Anchor 1072 takes care: DMC 943 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 4.2), and Madeira 1114 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1072 is number 14 of 22 in the Anchor teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light and down to Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1072 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 6.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Parrot Green (ΔE 6.6), Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 10.0) and Artkal S S45 Medium Turquoise (ΔE 8.2); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1072?
DMC 943 Green Bright Medium is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1072 Sea Green Medium Dark (ΔE 4.2, close). Runners-up: DMC 3814 (ΔE 7.3) and DMC 912 (ΔE 7.4).
What color is Anchor 1072?
Anchor 1072 Sea Green Medium Dark is a medium, rich teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #309c84, RGB 48, 156, 132, L* 58.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1072?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 187 Sea Green Medium is nearest (ΔE 5.2). From other brands, DMC 943 (ΔE 4.2) or Madeira 1114 (ΔE 3.4). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 186 and Anchor 230 models at ΔE 1.5.
What is Anchor 1072 in Perler beads?
Perler Parrot Green (#009188) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 10.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1072?
Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark at ΔE 3.4 (close), then Madeira 1207 at ΔE 8.1.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 187 Sea Green Medium ΔE 5.2
- Anchor 1070 Sea Green Medium ΔE 6.2
- Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark ΔE 7.6
- Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark ΔE 9.3
Anchor 1072 in other brands
- DMC 943 Green Bright Medium ΔE 4.2
- Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark ΔE 3.4
- Perler Parrot Green ΔE 6.6
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 10.0
- Artkal S S45 Medium Turquoise ΔE 8.2
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 16.9