Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium
On screen, Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium reads as a very dark, rich blue (#082d63). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 823 Navy Blue Dark at ΔE 3.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark at ΔE 1.9 (very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium
#082d63 · RGB 8, 45, 99
Closest to Anchor 148 in other brands
- DMC 823 Navy Blue Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 1.9 very close
- Perler Midnight ΔE 8.4 similar
- Hama 08 Blue ΔE 9.6 similar
- Artkal S S144 Marine ΔE 7.8 similar
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 17.2 loose
Anchor 148 color values
| Code | 148 |
|---|---|
| Name | Delft Blue Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #082d63 |
| RGB | 8, 45, 99 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 19.3, a* 10.6, b* -35.4 |
| HSL | 216°, 85 %, 21 % |
| Color family | Blue, 56 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 19.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 823 Navy Blue Dark, ΔE 3.1 |
Anchor 148 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 148: the best is Madeira 1006 at ΔE 1.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 823 | Navy Blue Dark | 3.1 | close |
| DMC | 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 4.3 | close |
| DMC | 939 | Navy Blue Very Dark | 4.4 | close |
| Madeira | 1006 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 1.9 | very close |
| Madeira | 912 | Royal Blue Medium | 3.1 | close |
| Madeira | 913 | Royal Blue Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Perler | Midnight | code 80-15201 | 8.4 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Blue | code 80-19008 | 12.2 | loose |
| Hama | 08 | Blue | 9.6 | similar |
| Hama | 116 | Midnight Blue | 11.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S144 | Marine | 7.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S143 | Royal Blue | 10.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 17.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 17.6 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 148
1 other Anchor color within ΔE 3 of Anchor 148, led by Anchor 133 Blue Dark at ΔE 3.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | Blue Dark | #143374 | 3.0 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 149 | Delft Blue Medium Dark | #092056 | 4.6 | darker |
| 139 | Wedgewood Dark | #0d3c78 | 5.2 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 123 | Blueberry Dark | #2c306a | 5.4 | a little lighter |
| 1036 | Antique Blue Very Dark | #233856 | 5.7 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 150 | Delft Blue Dark | #152247 | 6.2 | darker and more muted |
| 132 | Blue Medium Dark | #103e85 | 6.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 178 | Ocean Blue Dark | #2f2b67 | 7.0 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 148: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 26 to 7.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 139 | Wedgewood Dark | 25.8 |
| 3 lighter | 1036 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 23.2 |
| 2 lighter | 133 | Blue Dark | 22.9 |
| 1 lighter | 123 | Blueberry Dark | 22.6 |
| this color | 148 | Delft Blue Medium | 19.3 |
| 1 darker | 149 | Delft Blue Medium Dark | 14.2 |
| 2 darker | 150 | Delft Blue Dark | 14.2 |
| 3 darker | 152 | Delft Blue Very Dark | 6.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 148
One strand each of Anchor 132 and Anchor 152 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 133, ΔE 3.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 148 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 132 Blue Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 152 Delft Blue Very Dark | #102e66 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 139 Wedgewood Dark + 1 × Anchor 152 Delft Blue Very Dark | #0e2c5d | 1.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 149 Delft Blue Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 139 Wedgewood Dark | #0b3069 | 1.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 148
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #082d63; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 159 | Sapphire Light | 7.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 13.0:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1045 | Toast Light | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 148
Substituting Anchor 148 takes care: DMC 823 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.1), and Madeira 1006 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 1.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 148 is number 56 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 123 Blueberry Dark and down to Anchor 149 Delft Blue Medium Dark. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 133, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 148 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 13.4:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Midnight (ΔE 8.4), Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 9.6) and Artkal S S144 Marine (ΔE 7.8); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 148?
DMC 823 Navy Blue Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium (ΔE 3.1, close). Runners-up: DMC 820 (ΔE 4.3) and DMC 939 (ΔE 4.4).
What color is Anchor 148?
Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium is a very dark, rich blue in the blue family: hex #082d63, RGB 8, 45, 99, L* 19.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 148?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 133 Blue Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.0). From other brands, DMC 823 (ΔE 3.1) or Madeira 1006 (ΔE 1.9). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 132 and Anchor 152 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Anchor 148 in Perler beads?
Perler Midnight (#2f3c55) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 9.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 148?
Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark at ΔE 1.9 (very close), then Madeira 912 at ΔE 3.1.
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Nearest Anchor colors
Anchor 148 in other brands
- Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 1.9
- Perler Midnight ΔE 8.4
- Hama 08 Blue ΔE 9.6
- Artkal S S144 Marine ΔE 7.8
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 17.2