Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark
On screen, Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark reads as a dark, soft green (#2b5446). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark at ΔE 6.7 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 5.9 (close).
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Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark
#2b5446 · RGB 43, 84, 70
Closest to Anchor 878 in other brands
- DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark ΔE 6.7 similar
- Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark ΔE 5.9 close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 1.3 very close
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 14.0 loose
- Artkal S S09 Dark Green ΔE 8.6 similar
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 4.6 close
Anchor 878 color values
| Code | 878 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pine Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #2b5446 |
| RGB | 43, 84, 70 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 32.5, a* -18.2, b* 3.7 |
| HSL | 160°, 32 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Green, 53 of 61 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 32.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark, ΔE 6.7 |
Anchor 878 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 878: the best is Madeira 1204 at ΔE 5.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | 6.7 | similar |
| DMC | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 7.2 | similar |
| DMC | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 9.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 1204 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | 5.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1205 | Blue Green | 6.0 | close |
| Madeira | 2705 | Misty Turquoise Medium | 6.8 | similar |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 1.3 | very close |
| Perler | Forest | code 80-15247 | 6.7 | similar |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 14.0 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 15.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S09 | Dark Green | 8.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S126 | Dark Eucalyptus | 10.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 4.6 | close |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 17.6 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 878
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 878; the nearest, Anchor 879 Pine Dark, sits at ΔE 4.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 879 | Pine Dark | #114c38 | 4.9 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 683 | Turf Green | #1f433a | 5.7 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 212 | Spruce Dark | #145236 | 6.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | #346544 | 8.4 | lighter and more saturated |
| 218 | Juniper Dark | #154725 | 9.1 | darker and more saturated |
| 877 | Pine Medium | #417160 | 9.9 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 851 | Blue Mist Dark | #295056 | 10.3 | slightly more muted |
| 862 | Laurel Green Dark | #314424 | 10.5 | darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 878: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor green family, L* from 44 to 26.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 877 | Pine Medium | 43.9 |
| 3 lighter | 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | 38.6 |
| 2 lighter | 211 | Spruce Medium Dark | 35.4 |
| 1 lighter | 923 | Emerald Very Dark | 34.1 |
| this color | 878 | Pine Medium Dark | 32.5 |
| 1 darker | 212 | Spruce Dark | 30.5 |
| 2 darker | 879 | Pine Dark | 28.3 |
| 3 darker | 862 | Laurel Green Dark | 26.5 |
| 4 darker | 218 | Juniper Dark | 26.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 878
One strand each of Anchor 262 and Anchor 1068 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 879, ΔE 4.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 878 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium + 1 × Anchor 1068 Wedgewood Very Dark | #315748 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 1068 Wedgewood Very Dark | #284f41 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark | #2d584e | 2.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 878
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #2b5446; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Anchor 878
Substituting Anchor 878 takes care: DMC 500 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 6.7), and Madeira 1204 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 5.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 878 is number 53 of 61 in the Anchor green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 923 Emerald Very Dark and down to Anchor 212 Spruce Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 878 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.5:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 1.3), Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 14.0) and Artkal S S09 Dark Green (ΔE 8.6); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 878?
DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark (ΔE 6.7, similar). Runners-up: DMC 3818 (ΔE 7.2) and DMC 890 (ΔE 9.8).
What color is Anchor 878?
Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark is a dark, soft green in the green family: hex #2b5446, RGB 43, 84, 70, L* 32.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 878?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 879 Pine Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.9). From other brands, DMC 500 (ΔE 6.7) or Madeira 1204 (ΔE 5.9). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 262 and Anchor 1068 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Anchor 878 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 1.3 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 14.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 878?
Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 5.9 (close), then Madeira 1205 at ΔE 6.0.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 683 Turf Green ΔE 5.7
- Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark ΔE 8.4
- Anchor 218 Juniper Dark ΔE 9.1
- Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark ΔE 10.3
Anchor 878 in other brands
- DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark ΔE 6.7
- Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark ΔE 5.9
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 1.3
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 14.0
- Artkal S S09 Dark Green ΔE 8.6
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 4.6