Anchor 1062 Peacock Blue
Anchor 1062 Peacock Blue is a medium, soft teal with the screen hex #6392a1. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 518 Wedgewood Light at ΔE 3.2 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light at ΔE 3.5 (close).
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Anchor 1062 Peacock Blue
#6392a1 · RGB 99, 146, 161
Closest to Anchor 1062 in other brands
- DMC 518 Wedgewood Light ΔE 3.2 close
- Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Peacock ΔE 7.7 similar
- Hama 31 Turquoise ΔE 5.9 close
- Artkal S S100 Lagoon ΔE 7.6 similar
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 15.6 loose
Anchor 1062 color values
| Code | 1062 |
|---|---|
| Name | Peacock Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #6392a1 |
| RGB | 99, 146, 161 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 57.8, a* -11.9, b* -12.9 |
| HSL | 195°, 25 %, 51 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 15 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 57.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 518 Wedgewood Light, ΔE 3.2 |
Anchor 1062 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1062: the best is DMC 518 at ΔE 3.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 518 | Wedgewood Light | 3.2 | close |
| DMC | 3810 | Turquoise Dark | 5.3 | close |
| DMC | 806 | Peacock Blue Dark | 5.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1111 | Misty Blue Light | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1106 | Wedgewood Medium | 4.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1013 | Blue | 5.1 | close |
| Perler | Peacock | code 80-15275 | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Turquoise | code 80-19062 | 9.3 | similar |
| Hama | 31 | Turquoise | 5.9 | close |
| Hama | 17 | Grey | 9.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S100 | Lagoon | 7.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S76 | Sea Blue | 7.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 15.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 17.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1062
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1062; the nearest, Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 4.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1039 | Glacier Blue Medium Dark | #579cb1 | 4.3 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 920 | Denim Light | #728d9e | 5.8 | slightly more muted |
| 168 | Surf Blue Light | #599ea9 | 5.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1064 | Wedgewood Light | #4b8297 | 6.5 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 161 | Sapphire Medium | #4389a8 | 6.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 850 | Blue Mist Medium | #7a8b8c | 8.5 | more muted |
| 977 | Sea Blue Medium | #6189aa | 8.6 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 976 | Sea Blue Medium Light | #8dacb9 | 9.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading Anchor 1062: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor teal and aqua family, L* from 77 to 47.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1060 | Blue Violet Very Light | 77.3 |
| 3 lighter | 1038 | Glacier Blue Medium | 73.5 |
| 2 lighter | 168 | Surf Blue Light | 61.2 |
| 1 lighter | 1039 | Glacier Blue Medium Dark | 60.8 |
| this color | 1062 | Peacock Blue | 57.8 |
| 1 darker | 188 | Sea Green Medium Dark | 51.9 |
| 2 darker | 1074 | Sea Green Dark | 48.8 |
| 3 darker | 779 | Blue Mist Medium Dark | 47.5 |
| 4 darker | 189 | Sea Green Dark | 46.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1062
One strand each of Anchor 920 and Anchor 168 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1039, ΔE 4.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1062 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 920 Denim Light + 1 × Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light | #6696a4 | 1.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 850 Blue Mist Medium | #6a94a0 | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 976 Sea Blue Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium | #6792a4 | 2.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1062
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #6392a1; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 683 | Turf Green | 3.2:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 6.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 381 | Fudge Medium | 4.5:1 |
How to use Anchor 1062
Substituting Anchor 1062 takes care: DMC 518 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.2), and Madeira 1111 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 3.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1062 is number 15 of 22 in the Anchor teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark and down to Anchor 188 Sea Green Medium Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1062 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 6.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Peacock (ΔE 7.7), Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 5.9) and Artkal S S100 Lagoon (ΔE 7.6); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1062?
DMC 518 Wedgewood Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1062 Peacock Blue (ΔE 3.2, close). Runners-up: DMC 3810 (ΔE 5.3) and DMC 806 (ΔE 5.9).
What color is Anchor 1062?
Anchor 1062 Peacock Blue is a medium, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #6392a1, RGB 99, 146, 161, L* 57.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1062?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.3). From other brands, DMC 518 (ΔE 3.2) or Madeira 1111 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 920 and Anchor 168 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is Anchor 1062 in Perler beads?
Perler Peacock (#0090ac) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 5.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1062?
Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Madeira 1106 at ΔE 4.5.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 850 Blue Mist Medium ΔE 8.5
- Anchor 976 Sea Blue Medium Light ΔE 9.8
Anchor 1062 in other brands
- Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light ΔE 3.5
- Perler Peacock ΔE 7.7
- Hama 31 Turquoise ΔE 5.9
- Artkal S S100 Lagoon ΔE 7.6
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 15.6