Anchor 152 Delft Blue Very Dark
Anchor 152 Delft Blue Very Dark is a very dark, soft blue with the screen hex #0f1232. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark at ΔE 7.9 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1008 Blue Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 152 Delft Blue Very Dark
#0f1232 · RGB 15, 18, 50
Closest to Anchor 152 in other brands
- DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark ΔE 7.9 similar
- Madeira 1008 Blue Dark ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Midnight ΔE 14.1 loose
- Hama 108 Aubergine ΔE 9.1 similar
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 12.8 loose
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 19.2 loose
Anchor 152 color values
| Code | 152 |
|---|---|
| Name | Delft Blue Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #0f1232 |
| RGB | 15, 18, 50 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 6.9, a* 10.4, b* -21.7 |
| HSL | 235°, 54 %, 13 % |
| Color family | Blue, 59 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 6.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark, ΔE 7.9 |
Anchor 152 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 152: the best is Madeira 1008 at ΔE 3.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 939 | Navy Blue Very Dark | 7.9 | similar |
| DMC | 823 | Navy Blue Dark | 11.1 | loose |
| DMC | 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 14.1 | loose |
| Madeira | 1008 | Blue Dark | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1009 | Blue Very Dark | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 2701 | Blue Violet Dark | 5.2 | close |
| Perler | Midnight | code 80-15201 | 14.1 | loose |
| Perler | Black | code 80-19018 | 17.8 | loose |
| Hama | 108 | Aubergine | 9.1 | similar |
| Hama | 116 | Midnight Blue | 10.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S64 | Black Rock | 12.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S22 | Purple | 16.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 19.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 22.5 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 152
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 152; the nearest, Anchor 150 Delft Blue Dark, sits at ΔE 5.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | Delft Blue Dark | #152247 | 5.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 127 | Indigo | #00003f | 7.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 149 | Delft Blue Medium Dark | #092056 | 8.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 134 | Blue Very Dark | #081764 | 10.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 178 | Ocean Blue Dark | #2f2b67 | 11.2 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 148 | Delft Blue Medium | #082d63 | 11.7 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 123 | Blueberry Dark | #2c306a | 11.9 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 1036 | Antique Blue Very Dark | #233856 | 13.3 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading Anchor 152: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 21 to 7.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 178 | Ocean Blue Dark | 21.2 |
| 3 lighter | 148 | Delft Blue Medium | 19.3 |
| 2 lighter | 149 | Delft Blue Medium Dark | 14.2 |
| 1 lighter | 150 | Delft Blue Dark | 14.2 |
| this color | 152 | Delft Blue Very Dark | 6.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 152
One strand each of Anchor 150 and Anchor 403 models at ΔE 2.9, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 150, ΔE 5.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 152 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 150 Delft Blue Dark + 1 × Anchor 403 Black | #0c1632 | 2.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 149 Delft Blue Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 403 Black | #05143d | 3.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 127 Indigo + 1 × Anchor 403 Black | #00002c | 3.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 152
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #0f1232; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 159 | Sapphire Light | 10.6:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 17.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1040 | Pewter Medium | 4.7:1 |
How to use Anchor 152
Substituting Anchor 152 takes care: DMC 939 is lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 7.9), and Madeira 1008 is a little darker (ΔE 3.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 152 is number 59 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Anchor 150 Delft Blue 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 152 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 18.2:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Midnight (ΔE 14.1), Hama 108 Aubergine (ΔE 9.1) and Artkal S S64 Black Rock (ΔE 12.8); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 152?
DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 152 Delft Blue Very Dark (ΔE 7.9, similar). Runners-up: DMC 823 (ΔE 11.1) and DMC 820 (ΔE 14.1).
What color is Anchor 152?
Anchor 152 Delft Blue Very Dark is a very dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #0f1232, RGB 15, 18, 50, L* 6.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 152?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 150 Delft Blue Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.7). From other brands, DMC 939 (ΔE 7.9) or Madeira 1008 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 150 and Anchor 403 models at ΔE 2.9.
What is Anchor 152 in Perler beads?
Perler Midnight (#2f3c55) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 14.1 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 108 Aubergine (ΔE 9.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 152?
Madeira 1008 Blue Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Madeira 1009 at ΔE 5.1.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 127 Indigo ΔE 7.5
- Anchor 134 Blue Very Dark ΔE 10.8
- Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium ΔE 11.7
- Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 13.3
Anchor 152 in other brands
- DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark ΔE 7.9
- Perler Midnight ΔE 14.1
- Hama 108 Aubergine ΔE 9.1
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 12.8
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 19.2