Anchor 267 Avocado Medium
Anchor 267 Avocado Medium is a dark, rich green with the screen hex #556f1f. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1504 Avocado Green Medium at ΔE 2.6 (very close).
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Anchor 267 Avocado Medium
#556f1f · RGB 85, 111, 31
Closest to Anchor 267 in other brands
- DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 1504 Avocado Green Medium ΔE 2.6 very close
- Perler Olive ΔE 6.1 similar
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 5.2 close
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 4.2 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 10.9 loose
Anchor 267 color values
| Code | 267 |
|---|---|
| Name | Avocado Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #556f1f |
| RGB | 85, 111, 31 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 43.4, a* -22.4, b* 39.5 |
| HSL | 80°, 56 %, 28 % |
| Color family | Green, 42 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 43.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark, ΔE 3.4 |
Anchor 267 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 267: the best is Madeira 1504 at ΔE 2.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 904 | Parrot Green Very Dark | 3.4 | close |
| DMC | 937 | Avocado Green Medium | 4.0 | close |
| DMC | 987 | Forest Green Dark | 6.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 1504 | Avocado Green Medium | 2.6 | very close |
| Madeira | 1408 | Hunter Green Light | 3.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1407 | Hunter Green | 3.7 | close |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 6.1 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 15.4 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 5.2 | close |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 8.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 4.2 | close |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 10.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 10.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 19.9 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 267
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 267; the nearest, Anchor 258 Parrot Green Dark, sits at ΔE 6.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | Parrot Green Dark | #357316 | 6.4 | more saturated |
| 262 | Loden Green Medium | #466633 | 7.2 | a little darker and more muted |
| 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | #3a5818 | 8.8 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 244 | Grass Green Medium Dark | #377739 | 9.1 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 257 | Parrot Green Medium Dark | #478719 | 9.6 | lighter and more saturated |
| 245 | Grass Green Dark | #156817 | 9.9 | darker and more saturated |
| 266 | Avocado Medium Light | #708b3a | 10.9 | lighter |
| 845 | Fern Green Medium Dark | #615b20 | 10.9 | darker and more muted |
Shading Anchor 267: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 54 to 34.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 266 | Avocado Medium Light | 54.3 |
| 3 lighter | 257 | Parrot Green Medium Dark | 50.4 |
| 2 lighter | 227 | Emerald Medium | 48.6 |
| 1 lighter | 244 | Grass Green Medium Dark | 44.7 |
| this color | 267 | Avocado Medium | 43.4 |
| 1 darker | 262 | Loden Green Medium | 39.7 |
| 2 darker | 245 | Grass Green Dark | 38.1 |
| 3 darker | 861 | Laurel Green Medium | 35.7 |
| 4 darker | 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | 33.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 267
One strand each of Anchor 257 and Anchor 845 models at ΔE 2.0, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 258, ΔE 6.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 267 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 257 Parrot Green Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark | #55741d | 2.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 257 Parrot Green Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark | #537314 | 2.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 258 Parrot Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 281 Olive Green Dark | #5c6d23 | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 267
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #556f1f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Anchor 267
Substituting Anchor 267 takes care: DMC 904 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.4), and Madeira 1504 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 2.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 267 is number 42 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 244 Grass Green Medium Dark and down to Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 267 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 6.1), Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 5.2) and Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green (ΔE 4.2); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 267?
DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 267 Avocado Medium (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 937 (ΔE 4.0) and DMC 987 (ΔE 6.7).
What color is Anchor 267?
Anchor 267 Avocado Medium is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #556f1f, RGB 85, 111, 31, L* 43.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 267?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 258 Parrot Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.4). From other brands, DMC 904 (ΔE 3.4) or Madeira 1504 (ΔE 2.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 257 and Anchor 845 models at ΔE 2.0.
What is Anchor 267 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.1 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 5.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 267?
Madeira 1504 Avocado Green Medium at ΔE 2.6 (very close), then Madeira 1408 at ΔE 3.2.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark ΔE 8.8
- Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark ΔE 9.9
- Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark ΔE 10.9
Anchor 267 in other brands
- DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark ΔE 3.4
- Perler Olive ΔE 6.1
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 5.2
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 4.2
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 10.9