Anchor 227 Emerald Medium
Anchor 227 Emerald Medium is a medium, vivid green with the screen hex #1c8532. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 701 Green Light at ΔE 5.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1301 Emerald Green at ΔE 5.1 (close).
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Anchor 227 Emerald Medium
#1c8532 · RGB 28, 133, 50
Closest to Anchor 227 in other brands
- DMC 701 Green Light ΔE 5.8 close
- Madeira 1301 Emerald Green ΔE 5.1 close
- Perler Shamrock ΔE 6.6 similar
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 8.0 similar
- Artkal S S71 Jade Green ΔE 3.1 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 4.8 close
Anchor 227 color values
| Code | 227 |
|---|---|
| Name | Emerald Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #1c8532 |
| RGB | 28, 133, 50 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 48.6, a* -46.8, b* 35.9 |
| HSL | 133°, 65 %, 32 % |
| Color family | Green, 36 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 48.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 701 Green Light, ΔE 5.8 |
Anchor 227 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 227: the best is Madeira 1301 at ΔE 5.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 701 | Green Light | 5.8 | close |
| DMC | 700 | Green Bright | 6.6 | similar |
| DMC | 910 | Emerald Green Dark | 9.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1301 | Emerald Green | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1213 | Leaf Green Dark | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1413 | Forest Green Very Dark | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Shamrock | code 80-15199 | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 8.0 | similar |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 9.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S71 | Jade Green | 3.1 | close |
| Artkal S | S124 | Pooltable Felt | 6.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 4.8 | close |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 14.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 227
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 227; the nearest, Anchor 228 Emerald Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 5.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | Emerald Medium Dark | #0a762f | 5.6 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 244 | Grass Green Medium Dark | #377739 | 5.9 | a little darker and more muted |
| 257 | Parrot Green Medium Dark | #478719 | 6.7 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 258 | Parrot Green Dark | #357316 | 7.5 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 243 | Grass Green Medium | #58924a | 8.0 | lighter and more muted |
| 226 | Emerald Medium Light | #419937 | 8.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 229 | Emerald Dark | #076f2f | 8.1 | darker and more muted |
| 210 | Spruce Medium | #287548 | 8.8 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading Anchor 227: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 57 to 41.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 239 | Spring Green Dark | 57.1 |
| 3 lighter | 226 | Emerald Medium Light | 56.3 |
| 2 lighter | 243 | Grass Green Medium | 55.2 |
| 1 lighter | 257 | Parrot Green Medium Dark | 50.4 |
| this color | 227 | Emerald Medium | 48.6 |
| 1 darker | 244 | Grass Green Medium Dark | 44.7 |
| 2 darker | 228 | Emerald Medium Dark | 43.1 |
| 3 darker | 258 | Parrot Green Dark | 42.9 |
| 4 darker | 229 | Emerald Dark | 40.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 227
One strand each of Anchor 226 and Anchor 229 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 228, ΔE 5.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 227 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 226 Emerald Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 229 Emerald Dark | #2e8633 | 1.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 226 Emerald Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 211 Spruce Medium Dark | #2f8135 | 2.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 228 Emerald Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 226 Emerald Medium Light | #2f8933 | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 227
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #1c8532; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Anchor 227
Substituting Anchor 227 takes care: DMC 701 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 5.8), and Madeira 1301 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 5.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 227 is number 36 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 257 Parrot Green Medium Dark and down to Anchor 244 Grass Green Medium Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 227 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 4.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Shamrock (ΔE 6.6), Hama 10 Green (ΔE 8.0) and Artkal S S71 Jade Green (ΔE 3.1); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 227?
DMC 701 Green Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 227 Emerald Medium (ΔE 5.8, close). Runners-up: DMC 700 (ΔE 6.6) and DMC 910 (ΔE 9.4).
What color is Anchor 227?
Anchor 227 Emerald Medium is a medium, vivid green in the green family: hex #1c8532, RGB 28, 133, 50, L* 48.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 227?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 228 Emerald Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.6). From other brands, DMC 701 (ΔE 5.8) or Madeira 1301 (ΔE 5.1). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 226 and Anchor 229 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is Anchor 227 in Perler beads?
Perler Shamrock (#008f53) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 10 Green (ΔE 8.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 227?
Madeira 1301 Emerald Green at ΔE 5.1 (close), then Madeira 1213 at ΔE 6.2.
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Anchor 227 in other brands
- Madeira 1301 Emerald Green ΔE 5.1
- Perler Shamrock ΔE 6.6
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 8.0
- Artkal S S71 Jade Green ΔE 3.1
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 4.8