Anchor 127 Indigo
On screen, Anchor 127 Indigo reads as a very dark, rich purple (#00003f). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark at ΔE 10.6 (loose), while Madeira offers Madeira 2701 Blue Violet Dark at ΔE 3.3 (close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 127 Indigo
#00003f · RGB 0, 0, 63
Closest to Anchor 127 in other brands
- DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark ΔE 10.6 loose
- Madeira 2701 Blue Violet Dark ΔE 3.3 close
- Perler Midnight ΔE 17.4 loose
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue ΔE 15.2 loose
- Artkal S S22 Purple ΔE 16.2 loose
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 23.0 loose
Anchor 127 color values
| Code | 127 |
|---|---|
| Name | Indigo |
| Hex (screen) | #00003f |
| RGB | 0, 0, 63 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 3.2, a* 22.7, b* -37.1 |
| HSL | 240°, 100 %, 12 % |
| Color family | Purple, 22 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 3.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark, ΔE 10.6 |
Anchor 127 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 127: the best is Madeira 2701 at ΔE 3.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 939 | Navy Blue Very Dark | 10.6 | loose |
| DMC | 823 | Navy Blue Dark | 12.8 | loose |
| DMC | 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 16.0 | loose |
| Madeira | 2701 | Blue Violet Dark | 3.3 | close |
| Madeira | 904 | Cornflower Blue Very Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1713 | Blue Black | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Midnight | code 80-15201 | 17.4 | loose |
| Perler | Dark Spruce | code 80-15261 | 18.0 | loose |
| Hama | 116 | Midnight Blue | 15.2 | loose |
| Hama | 108 | Aubergine | 16.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S22 | Purple | 16.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S64 | Black Rock | 18.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 23.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 23.0 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 127
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 127; the nearest, Anchor 134 Blue Very Dark, sits at ΔE 7.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | Blue Very Dark | #081764 | 7.0 | lighter and more saturated |
| 152 | Delft Blue Very Dark | #0f1232 | 7.5 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 149 | Delft Blue Medium Dark | #092056 | 8.1 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 150 | Delft Blue Dark | #152247 | 9.5 | lighter and more muted |
| 178 | Ocean Blue Dark | #2f2b67 | 11.6 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
| 148 | Delft Blue Medium | #082d63 | 12.7 | much lighter and more muted |
| 123 | Blueberry Dark | #2c306a | 12.8 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
| 133 | Blue Dark | #143374 | 14.4 | much lighter |
Shading Anchor 127: lighter and darker purple steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Anchor purple family, L* from 25 to 3.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 112 | Lavender Dark | 25.0 |
| 3 lighter | 101 | Violet Dark | 19.8 |
| 2 lighter | 102 | Violet Very Dark | 14.7 |
| 1 lighter | 134 | Blue Very Dark | 13.1 |
| this color | 127 | Indigo | 3.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 127
One strand each of Anchor 134 and Anchor 403 models at ΔE 2.5, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 134, ΔE 7.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 127 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 134 Blue Very Dark + 1 × Anchor 403 Black | #040e47 | 2.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 134 Blue Very Dark + 1 × Anchor 152 Delft Blue Very Dark | #0c1550 | 4.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 127
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #00003f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (purple) | 342 | Lilac Light | 11.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 19.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 374 | Desert Medium | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 127
Substituting Anchor 127 takes care: DMC 939 is much lighter and more muted (ΔE 10.6), and Madeira 2701 is more muted (ΔE 3.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 127 is number 22 of 22 in the Anchor purple family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Anchor 134 Blue Very Dark is the next one up. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 127 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 19.6:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Midnight (ΔE 17.4), Hama 116 Midnight Blue (ΔE 15.2) and Artkal S S22 Purple (ΔE 16.2); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a loose stand-in at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 127?
DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 127 Indigo (ΔE 10.6, loose). Runners-up: DMC 823 (ΔE 12.8) and DMC 820 (ΔE 16.0).
What color is Anchor 127?
Anchor 127 Indigo is a very dark, rich purple in the purple family: hex #00003f, RGB 0, 0, 63, L* 3.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 127?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 134 Blue Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 7.0). From other brands, DMC 939 (ΔE 10.6) or Madeira 2701 (ΔE 3.3). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 134 and Anchor 403 models at ΔE 2.5.
What is Anchor 127 in Perler beads?
Perler Midnight (#2f3c55) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 17.4 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 116 Midnight Blue (ΔE 15.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 127?
Madeira 2701 Blue Violet Dark at ΔE 3.3 (close), then Madeira 904 at ΔE 6.1.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 134 Blue Very Dark ΔE 7.0
- Anchor 152 Delft Blue Very Dark ΔE 7.5
- Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium ΔE 12.7
Anchor 127 in other brands
- DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark ΔE 10.6
- Perler Midnight ΔE 17.4
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue ΔE 15.2
- Artkal S S22 Purple ΔE 16.2
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 23.0