Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light
Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light is a dark, rich blue with the screen hex #074d8e. The closest DMC thread is DMC 797 Royal Blue, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 1010 Blue Very Dark (ΔE 3.2, close).
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Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light
#074d8e · RGB 7, 77, 142
Closest to Anchor 147 in other brands
- DMC 797 Royal Blue ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 1010 Blue Very Dark ΔE 3.2 close
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 1.0 very close
- Hama 36 Neon Blue ΔE 5.6 close
- Artkal S S11 Dark Blue ΔE 2.9 very close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 15.3 loose
Anchor 147 color values
| Code | 147 |
|---|---|
| Name | Delft Blue Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #074d8e |
| RGB | 7, 77, 142 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 32.5, a* 6.6, b* -41.4 |
| HSL | 209°, 91 %, 29 % |
| Color family | Blue, 43 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 32.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 797 Royal Blue, ΔE 2.7 |
Anchor 147 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 147: the best is DMC 797 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 797 | Royal Blue | 2.7 | very close |
| DMC | 796 | Royal Blue Dark | 5.2 | close |
| DMC | 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 5.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1010 | Blue Very Dark | 3.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1011 | Blue Dark | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1005 | Antique Blue Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Perler | Dark Blue | code 80-19008 | 1.0 | very close |
| Perler | Cobalt | code 80-15200 | 8.7 | similar |
| Hama | 36 | Neon Blue | 5.6 | close |
| Hama | 41 | Fluorescent Blue | 6.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S11 | Dark Blue | 2.9 | very close |
| Artkal S | S144 | Marine | 3.8 | close |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 15.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 17.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 147
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 147; the nearest, Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark, sits at ΔE 3.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | Copen Blue Dark | #0c4386 | 3.6 | a little darker |
| 142 | Copen Blue Medium | #165ba4 | 5.1 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 979 | Sea Blue Dark | #185073 | 5.3 | more muted |
| 132 | Blue Medium Dark | #103e85 | 5.6 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 139 | Wedgewood Dark | #0d3c78 | 6.1 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 940 | Stormy Blue Medium Dark | #3c5090 | 6.4 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 164 | Sapphire Dark | #094264 | 6.5 | darker and more muted |
| 137 | Wedgewood Medium | #3161a1 | 7.0 | lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading Anchor 147: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 41 to 26.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 137 | Wedgewood Medium | 40.9 |
| 3 lighter | 131 | Blue Medium | 40.6 |
| 2 lighter | 142 | Copen Blue Medium | 38.4 |
| 1 lighter | 940 | Stormy Blue Medium Dark | 35.4 |
| this color | 147 | Delft Blue Medium Light | 32.5 |
| 1 darker | 143 | Copen Blue Dark | 28.9 |
| 2 darker | 132 | Blue Medium Dark | 27.4 |
| 3 darker | 164 | Sapphire Dark | 26.4 |
| 4 darker | 139 | Wedgewood Dark | 25.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 147
One strand each of Anchor 142 and Anchor 139 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 143, ΔE 3.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 147 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium + 1 × Anchor 139 Wedgewood Dark | #124d90 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium + 1 × Anchor 164 Sapphire Dark | #105089 | 1.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark + 1 × Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium | #125096 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 147
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #074d8e; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Anchor 147
DMC 797 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 147. It is a little darker and more muted, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 147 is number 43 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 940 Stormy Blue Medium Dark and down to Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 147 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.5:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 1.0), Hama 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 5.6) and Artkal S S11 Dark Blue (ΔE 2.9); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 147?
DMC 797 Royal Blue is the closest DMC match to Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: DMC 796 (ΔE 5.2) and DMC 803 (ΔE 5.6).
What color is Anchor 147?
Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light is a dark, rich blue in the blue family: hex #074d8e, RGB 7, 77, 142, L* 32.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 147?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.6). From other brands, DMC 797 (ΔE 2.7) or Madeira 1010 (ΔE 3.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 142 and Anchor 139 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Anchor 147 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 1.0 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 5.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 147?
Madeira 1010 Blue Very Dark at ΔE 3.2 (close), then Madeira 1011 at ΔE 5.3.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium ΔE 5.1
- Anchor 979 Sea Blue Dark ΔE 5.3
Anchor 147 in other brands
- DMC 797 Royal Blue ΔE 2.7
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 1.0
- Hama 36 Neon Blue ΔE 5.6
- Artkal S S11 Dark Blue ΔE 2.9
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 15.3