Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light
Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light (#9fb3c1) is a light, muted blue. The closest DMC thread is DMC 932 Antique Blue Light, very close at ΔE 1.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light (ΔE 3.0, very close).
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Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light
#9fb3c1 · RGB 159, 179, 193
Closest to Anchor 1096 in other brands
- DMC 932 Antique Blue Light ΔE 1.7 very close
- Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light ΔE 3.0 very close
- Perler Mist ΔE 3.5 close
- Hama 70 Light Grey ΔE 2.1 very close
- Artkal S S79 Light Gray ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 10.4 loose
Anchor 1096 color values
| Code | 1096 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Violet Light |
| Hex (screen) | #9fb3c1 |
| RGB | 159, 179, 193 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 71.9, a* -3.9, b* -9.4 |
| HSL | 205°, 22 %, 69 % |
| Color family | Blue, 5 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 71.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 932 Antique Blue Light, ΔE 1.7 |
Anchor 1096 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1096: the best is DMC 932 at ΔE 1.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 932 | Antique Blue Light | 1.7 | very close |
| DMC | 3755 | Baby Blue | 4.6 | close |
| DMC | 813 | Blue Light | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1002 | Antique Blue Light | 3.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1710 | Dusty Blue Light | 4.4 | close |
| Perler | Mist | code 80-15215 | 3.5 | close |
| Perler | Light Grey | code 80-15181 | 8.3 | similar |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 2.1 | very close |
| Hama | 97 | Pastel Ice Blue | 5.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S79 | Light Gray | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 7.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 10.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 13.0 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1096
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1096; the nearest, Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | Delft Blue Very Light | #9dbdcf | 4.0 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1032 | Antique Blue Very Light | #abc2cf | 4.1 | lighter |
| 976 | Sea Blue Medium Light | #8dacb9 | 4.6 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 343 | Slate Blue | #8ca2b4 | 5.3 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1033 | Antique Blue Light | #8da1b4 | 5.7 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 849 | Blue Mist Medium Light | #9caaab | 6.4 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 975 | Sea Blue Light | #aac5cb | 6.8 | lighter |
| 159 | Sapphire Light | #aacae2 | 6.9 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 1096: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 80 to 65.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 159 | Sapphire Light | 79.8 |
| 3 lighter | 120 | Blueberry Light | 79.0 |
| 2 lighter | 1032 | Antique Blue Very Light | 77.1 |
| 1 lighter | 144 | Delft Blue Very Light | 74.9 |
| this color | 1096 | Blue Violet Light | 71.9 |
| 1 darker | 976 | Sea Blue Medium Light | 68.5 |
| 2 darker | 129 | Blue | 68.2 |
| 3 darker | 343 | Slate Blue | 65.5 |
| 4 darker | 1033 | Antique Blue Light | 65.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1096
One strand each of Anchor 1032 and Anchor 1033 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 144, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1096 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light + 1 × Anchor 1033 Antique Blue Light | #9db2c2 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light + 1 × Anchor 343 Slate Blue | #9cb3c2 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 159 Sapphire Light + 1 × Anchor 399 Gray Medium Light | #9fb1c0 | 1.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1096
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #9fb3c1; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 152 | Delft Blue Very Dark | 8.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 9.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 357 | Mocha Dark | 4.6:1 |
Working with Anchor 1096
DMC 932 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 1096. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 1.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 1096 is number 5 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light and down to Anchor 976 Sea Blue Medium Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1096 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.7:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Mist (ΔE 3.5), Hama 70 Light Grey (ΔE 2.1) and Artkal S S79 Light Gray (ΔE 7.1); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1096?
DMC 932 Antique Blue Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light (ΔE 1.7, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3755 (ΔE 4.6) and DMC 813 (ΔE 5.1).
What color is Anchor 1096?
Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light is a light, muted blue in the blue family: hex #9fb3c1, RGB 159, 179, 193, L* 71.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1096?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, DMC 932 (ΔE 1.7) or Madeira 1002 (ΔE 3.0). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1032 and Anchor 1033 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Anchor 1096 in Perler beads?
Perler Mist (#93b0bd) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.5 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 70 Light Grey (ΔE 2.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1096?
Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light at ΔE 3.0 (very close), then Madeira 1708 at ΔE 4.3.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light ΔE 4.0
- Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 4.1
- Anchor 976 Sea Blue Medium Light ΔE 4.6
- Anchor 975 Sea Blue Light ΔE 6.8
- Anchor 159 Sapphire Light ΔE 6.9
Anchor 1096 in other brands
- Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light ΔE 3.0
- Perler Mist ΔE 3.5
- Hama 70 Light Grey ΔE 2.1
- Artkal S S79 Light Gray ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 10.4