Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium
Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium is a light, soft teal with the screen hex #8bbdc7. The closest DMC thread is DMC 598 Turquoise Light, very close at ΔE 1.6; in Madeira, use Madeira 1014 Blue Light (ΔE 5.4, close).
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Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium
#8bbdc7 · RGB 139, 189, 199
Closest to Anchor 1038 in other brands
- DMC 598 Turquoise Light ΔE 1.6 very close
- Madeira 1014 Blue Light ΔE 5.4 close
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 5.7 close
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 6.7 similar
- Artkal S S30 Shadow Green ΔE 4.2 close
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 14.8 loose
Anchor 1038 color values
| Code | 1038 |
|---|---|
| Name | Glacier Blue Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #8bbdc7 |
| RGB | 139, 189, 199 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 73.5, a* -14.0, b* -10.3 |
| HSL | 190°, 35 %, 66 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 8 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 73.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 598 Turquoise Light, ΔE 1.6 |
Anchor 1038 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1038: the best is DMC 598 at ΔE 1.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 598 | Turquoise Light | 1.6 | very close |
| DMC | 3766 | Peacock Blue Light | 4.6 | close |
| DMC | 519 | Sky Blue | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1014 | Blue Light | 5.4 | close |
| Madeira | 908 | Blue Ultra Very Light | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1002 | Antique Blue Light | 6.4 | similar |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 5.7 | close |
| Perler | Toothpaste | code 80-19058 | 6.1 | similar |
| Hama | 97 | Pastel Ice Blue | 6.7 | similar |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 11.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S30 | Shadow Green | 4.2 | close |
| Artkal S | S72 | Light Sea Blue | 5.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 14.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 17.8 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1038
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1038; the nearest, Anchor 1060 Blue Violet Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1060 | Blue Violet Very Light | #9ec6cd | 3.5 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 167 | Surf Blue Very Light | #8eccd3 | 4.5 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 160 | Sapphire Medium Light | #9ecddd | 5.3 | lighter |
| 975 | Sea Blue Light | #aac5cb | 6.3 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 976 | Sea Blue Medium Light | #8dacb9 | 6.7 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 144 | Delft Blue Very Light | #9dbdcf | 6.8 | slightly more muted |
| 928 | Larkspur Light | #aad9df | 7.3 | lighter |
| 1032 | Antique Blue Very Light | #abc2cf | 8.4 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 1038: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor teal and aqua family, L* from 84 to 58.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 928 | Larkspur Light | 83.7 |
| 3 lighter | 160 | Sapphire Medium Light | 79.7 |
| 2 lighter | 167 | Surf Blue Very Light | 78.2 |
| 1 lighter | 1060 | Blue Violet Very Light | 77.3 |
| this color | 1038 | Glacier Blue Medium | 73.5 |
| 1 darker | 186 | Sea Green Medium Light | 70.9 |
| 2 darker | 168 | Surf Blue Light | 61.2 |
| 3 darker | 1039 | Glacier Blue Medium Dark | 60.8 |
| 4 darker | 1062 | Peacock Blue | 57.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1038
One strand each of Anchor 167 and Anchor 976 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1060, ΔE 3.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1038 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light + 1 × Anchor 976 Sea Blue Medium Light | #8ebdc7 | 0.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 928 Larkspur Light + 1 × Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark | #89beca | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 1092 Turquoise Light + 1 × Anchor 175 Ocean Blue Light | #8bbeca | 0.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1038
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #8bbdc7; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 683 | Turf Green | 5.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 10.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 358 | Coffee | 4.4:1 |
How to use Anchor 1038
DMC 598 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 1038. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 1.6 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 1038 is number 8 of 22 in the Anchor teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1060 Blue Violet Very Light and down to Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1038 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 10.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Robin's Egg (ΔE 5.7), Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 6.7) and Artkal S S30 Shadow 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 1038?
DMC 598 Turquoise Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium (ΔE 1.6, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3766 (ΔE 4.6) and DMC 519 (ΔE 6.1).
What color is Anchor 1038?
Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium is a light, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #8bbdc7, RGB 139, 189, 199, L* 73.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1038?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1060 Blue Violet Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.5). From other brands, DMC 598 (ΔE 1.6) or Madeira 1014 (ΔE 5.4). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 167 and Anchor 976 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is Anchor 1038 in Perler beads?
Perler Robin's Egg (#a9cdd5) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.7 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 6.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1038?
Madeira 1014 Blue Light at ΔE 5.4 (close), then Madeira 908 at ΔE 6.1.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 160 Sapphire Medium Light ΔE 5.3
- Anchor 975 Sea Blue Light ΔE 6.3
- Anchor 976 Sea Blue Medium Light ΔE 6.7
- Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light ΔE 6.8
- Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 8.4
Anchor 1038 in other brands
- Madeira 1014 Blue Light ΔE 5.4
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 5.7
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 6.7
- Artkal S S30 Shadow Green ΔE 4.2
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 14.8