Anchor 683 Turf Green
On screen, Anchor 683 Turf Green reads as a dark, soft teal (#1f433a). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark at ΔE 8.4 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 4.7 (close).
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Anchor 683 Turf Green
#1f433a · RGB 31, 67, 58
Closest to Anchor 683 in other brands
- DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark ΔE 8.4 similar
- Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark ΔE 4.7 close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 6.4 similar
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 9.8 similar
- Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green ΔE 5.8 close
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 4.8 close
Anchor 683 color values
| Code | 683 |
|---|---|
| Name | Turf Green |
| Hex (screen) | #1f433a |
| RGB | 31, 67, 58 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 25.6, a* -15.6, b* 1.5 |
| HSL | 165°, 37 %, 19 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 22 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 25.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark, ΔE 8.4 |
Anchor 683 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 683: the best is Madeira 1204 at ΔE 4.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | 8.4 | similar |
| DMC | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 10.9 | loose |
| DMC | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 11.2 | loose |
| Madeira | 1204 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | 4.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1705 | Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1205 | Blue Green | 9.0 | similar |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 6.4 | similar |
| Perler | Forest | code 80-15247 | 9.8 | similar |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 9.8 | similar |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 15.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S91 | Brunswick Green | 5.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S09 | Dark Green | 13.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 4.8 | close |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 15.5 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 683
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 683; the nearest, Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 5.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 878 | Pine Medium Dark | #2b5446 | 5.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 879 | Pine Dark | #114c38 | 6.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 212 | Spruce Dark | #145236 | 9.1 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 851 | Blue Mist Dark | #295056 | 9.2 | lighter |
| 218 | Juniper Dark | #154725 | 9.8 | more saturated |
| 862 | Laurel Green Dark | #314424 | 10.5 | more saturated |
| 263 | Loden Green Dark | #2b451e | 11.7 | more saturated |
| 1044 | Grass Green Dark | #173d13 | 12.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 683: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Anchor teal and aqua family, L* from 48 to 26.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 683
One strand each of Anchor 851 and Anchor 1044 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 878, ΔE 5.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 683 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark + 1 × Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark | #21473f | 1.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark + 1 × Anchor 1035 Antique Blue Dark | #23463f | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark + 1 × Anchor 263 Loden Green Dark | #2a4b41 | 2.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 683
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #1f433a; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 9159 | Glacier Blue | 7.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 10.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 849 | Blue Mist Medium Light | 4.6:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 683
Substituting Anchor 683 takes care: DMC 500 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 8.4), and Madeira 1204 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 4.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 683 is number 22 of 22 in the Anchor teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Anchor 851 Blue Mist 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 683 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 10.9:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 6.4), Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 9.8) and Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green (ΔE 5.8); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 683?
DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 683 Turf Green (ΔE 8.4, similar). Runners-up: DMC 890 (ΔE 10.9) and DMC 3818 (ΔE 11.2).
What color is Anchor 683?
Anchor 683 Turf Green is a dark, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #1f433a, RGB 31, 67, 58, L* 25.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 683?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.7). From other brands, DMC 500 (ΔE 8.4) or Madeira 1204 (ΔE 4.7). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 851 and Anchor 1044 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is Anchor 683 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 9.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 683?
Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 4.7 (close), then Madeira 1705 at ΔE 5.7.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark ΔE 5.7
- Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark ΔE 9.2
- Anchor 218 Juniper Dark ΔE 9.8
- Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark ΔE 12.4
Anchor 683 in other brands
- DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark ΔE 8.4
- Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark ΔE 4.7
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 6.4
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 9.8
- Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green ΔE 5.8
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 4.8