Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark
On screen, Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark reads as a dark, soft green (#346544). The closest DMC thread is DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark, very close at ΔE 2.4; in Madeira, use Madeira 1312 Pistachio Green Dark (ΔE 4.9, close).
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Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark
#346544 · RGB 52, 101, 68
Closest to Anchor 217 in other brands
- DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark ΔE 2.4 very close
- Madeira 1312 Pistachio Green Dark ΔE 4.9 close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 7.6 similar
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 7.5 similar
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 8.6 similar
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 9.5 similar
Anchor 217 color values
| Code | 217 |
|---|---|
| Name | Juniper Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #346544 |
| RGB | 52, 101, 68 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.6, a* -24.8, b* 13.7 |
| HSL | 140°, 32 %, 30 % |
| Color family | Green, 47 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark, ΔE 2.4 |
Anchor 217 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 217: the best is DMC 561 at ΔE 2.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | 2.4 | very close |
| DMC | 501 | Blue Green Dark | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 3346 | Hunter Green | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1312 | Pistachio Green Dark | 4.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1214 | Leaf Green Very Dark | 6.2 | similar |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 7.6 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 8.8 | similar |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 7.5 | similar |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 7.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 8.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | SL2 | Glitter Green | 8.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 9.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 10.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 217
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 217; the nearest, Anchor 211 Spruce Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 5.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | Spruce Medium Dark | #0b6033 | 5.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 923 | Emerald Very Dark | #005d30 | 6.1 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 210 | Spruce Medium | #287548 | 6.3 | lighter and more saturated |
| 262 | Loden Green Medium | #466633 | 6.9 | slightly more saturated |
| 212 | Spruce Dark | #145236 | 7.0 | darker |
| 877 | Pine Medium | #417160 | 7.5 | lighter and more muted |
| 230 | Mint Green Very Dark | #02774e | 7.6 | lighter and more saturated |
| 229 | Emerald Dark | #076f2f | 8.3 | a little lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 217: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 44 to 31.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 877 | Pine Medium | 43.9 |
| 3 lighter | 230 | Mint Green Very Dark | 43.9 |
| 2 lighter | 210 | Spruce Medium | 43.7 |
| 1 lighter | 262 | Loden Green Medium | 39.7 |
| this color | 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | 38.6 |
| 1 darker | 211 | Spruce Medium Dark | 35.4 |
| 2 darker | 923 | Emerald Very Dark | 34.1 |
| 3 darker | 878 | Pine Medium Dark | 32.5 |
| 4 darker | 212 | Spruce Dark | 30.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 217
One strand each of Anchor 216 and Anchor 246 models at ΔE 1.5, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 211, ΔE 5.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 217 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 216 Juniper Medium + 1 × Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark | #3c6747 | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 230 Mint Green Very Dark + 1 × Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium | #346944 | 1.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 244 Grass Green Medium Dark | #316740 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 217
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #346544; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 259 | Loden Green Very Light | 5.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 6.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 234 | Charcoal Gray Light | 4.4:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 217
DMC 561 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 217. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.4 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 217 is number 47 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium and down to Anchor 211 Spruce Medium Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 217 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 7.6), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 7.5) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 8.6); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 217?
DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark (ΔE 2.4, very close). Runners-up: DMC 501 (ΔE 3.9) and DMC 3346 (ΔE 5.1).
What color is Anchor 217?
Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark is a dark, soft green in the green family: hex #346544, RGB 52, 101, 68, L* 38.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 217?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 211 Spruce Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.4). From other brands, DMC 561 (ΔE 2.4) or Madeira 1312 (ΔE 4.9). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 216 and Anchor 246 models at ΔE 1.5.
What is Anchor 217 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 7.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 217?
Madeira 1312 Pistachio Green Dark at ΔE 4.9 (close), then Madeira 1601 at ΔE 6.2.
Related
Anchor 217 in other brands
- DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark ΔE 2.4
- Madeira 1312 Pistachio Green Dark ΔE 4.9
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 7.6
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 7.5
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 8.6
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 9.5