Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium
Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium (#0088d3) is a medium, rich blue. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 322 Baby Blue Dark at ΔE 6.2 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium at ΔE 4.2 (close).
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Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium
#0088d3 · RGB 0, 136, 211
Closest to Anchor 1089 in other brands
- DMC 322 Baby Blue Dark ΔE 6.2 similar
- Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium ΔE 4.2 close
- Perler Light Blue ΔE 2.3 very close
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue ΔE 7.9 similar
- Artkal S S54 Light Blue ΔE 1.5 very close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 9.2 similar
Anchor 1089 color values
| Code | 1089 |
|---|---|
| Name | Electric Blue Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #0088d3 |
| RGB | 0, 136, 211 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 54.4, a* -3.1, b* -47.0 |
| HSL | 201°, 100 %, 41 % |
| Color family | Blue, 21 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 54.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 322 Baby Blue Dark, ΔE 6.2 |
Anchor 1089 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1089: the best is Madeira 1103 at ΔE 4.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 322 | Baby Blue Dark | 6.2 | similar |
| DMC | 825 | Blue Dark | 6.8 | similar |
| DMC | 3760 | Wedgewood Medium | 9.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 1103 | Electric Blue Medium | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 910 | Delft Medium | 7.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 1003 | Antique Blue | 8.7 | similar |
| Perler | Light Blue | code 80-19009 | 2.3 | very close |
| Perler | Pastel Blue | code 80-19052 | 7.5 | similar |
| Hama | 15 | Transparent Blue | 7.9 | similar |
| Hama | 83 | Petrol Blue | 10.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S54 | Light Blue | 1.5 | very close |
| Artkal S | SL1 | Glitter Blue | 5.4 | close |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 9.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 11.8 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1089
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1089; the nearest, Anchor 136 Wedgewood Light, sits at ΔE 7.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | Wedgewood Light | #5b82ac | 7.7 | more muted |
| 977 | Sea Blue Medium | #6189aa | 7.8 | more muted |
| 410 | Ice Blue Dark | #0078a9 | 8.1 | darker and more muted |
| 161 | Sapphire Medium | #4389a8 | 8.8 | more muted |
| 146 | Delft Blue | #3870a9 | 10.1 | darker and more muted |
| 145 | Delft Blue Light | #7191bc | 10.4 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1090 | Electric Blue | #3ea9ea | 10.7 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 978 | Sea Blue Medium Dark | #467196 | 10.9 | darker and more muted |
Shading Anchor 1089: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 66 to 46.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1090 | Electric Blue | 66.0 |
| 3 lighter | 433 | Ice Blue | 63.8 |
| 2 lighter | 145 | Delft Blue Light | 59.3 |
| 1 lighter | 977 | Sea Blue Medium | 55.4 |
| this color | 1089 | Electric Blue Medium | 54.4 |
| 1 darker | 136 | Wedgewood Light | 53.1 |
| 2 darker | 410 | Ice Blue Dark | 47.4 |
| 3 darker | 978 | Sea Blue Medium Dark | 46.1 |
| 4 darker | 146 | Delft Blue | 46.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1089
One strand each of Anchor 1090 and Anchor 142 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 136, ΔE 7.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1089 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1090 Electric Blue + 1 × Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium | #2f89cb | 1.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 1090 Electric Blue + 1 × Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium | #388bca | 2.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 433 Ice Blue + 1 × Anchor 131 Blue Medium | #2b88c1 | 2.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1089
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #0088d3; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 152 | Delft Blue Very Dark | 4.7:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 5.5:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 382 | Fudge Dark | 4.1:1 |
Working with Anchor 1089
Substituting Anchor 1089 takes care: DMC 322 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 6.2), and Madeira 1103 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1089 is number 21 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 977 Sea Blue Medium and down to Anchor 136 Wedgewood Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1089 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 5.5:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Blue (ΔE 2.3), Hama 15 Transparent Blue (ΔE 7.9) and Artkal S S54 Light Blue (ΔE 1.5); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1089?
DMC 322 Baby Blue Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium (ΔE 6.2, similar). Runners-up: DMC 825 (ΔE 6.8) and DMC 3760 (ΔE 9.8).
What color is Anchor 1089?
Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium is a medium, rich blue in the blue family: hex #0088d3, RGB 0, 136, 211, L* 54.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1089?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 136 Wedgewood Light is nearest (ΔE 7.7). From other brands, DMC 322 (ΔE 6.2) or Madeira 1103 (ΔE 4.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1090 and Anchor 142 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is Anchor 1089 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Blue (#278cc9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 2.3 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 15 Transparent Blue (ΔE 7.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1089?
Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium at ΔE 4.2 (close), then Madeira 910 at ΔE 7.6.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark ΔE 8.1
Anchor 1089 in other brands
- Perler Light Blue ΔE 2.3
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue ΔE 7.9
- Artkal S S54 Light Blue ΔE 1.5
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 9.2