Anchor 160 Sapphire Medium Light
Anchor 160 Sapphire Medium Light (#9ecddd) is a light, soft teal. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light at ΔE 6.2 (similar).
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Anchor 160 Sapphire Medium Light
#9ecddd · RGB 158, 205, 221
Closest to Anchor 160 in other brands
- DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light ΔE 6.2 similar
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 3.3 close
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 8.2 similar
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 2.5 very close
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 11.7 loose
Anchor 160 color values
| Code | 160 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sapphire Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #9ecddd |
| RGB | 158, 205, 221 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.7, a* -11.6, b* -12.9 |
| HSL | 195°, 48 %, 74 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 5 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light, ΔE 3.4 |
Anchor 160 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 160: the best is DMC 3766 at ΔE 3.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3766 | Peacock Blue Light | 3.4 | close |
| DMC | 3761 | Sky Blue Light | 3.5 | close |
| DMC | 598 | Turquoise Light | 4.4 | close |
| Madeira | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1014 | Blue Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 3.3 | close |
| Perler | Toothpaste | code 80-19058 | 6.7 | similar |
| Hama | 97 | Pastel Ice Blue | 8.2 | similar |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 10.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 2.5 | very close |
| Artkal S | S30 | Shadow Green | 5.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 11.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 17.1 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 160
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 160; the nearest, Anchor 1060 Blue Violet Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1060 | Blue Violet Very Light | #9ec6cd | 3.8 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 9159 | Glacier Blue | #b7dae4 | 4.6 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 928 | Larkspur Light | #aad9df | 5.0 | a little lighter |
| 1038 | Glacier Blue Medium | #8bbdc7 | 5.3 | darker |
| 975 | Sea Blue Light | #aac5cb | 5.3 | a little darker and more muted |
| 144 | Delft Blue Very Light | #9dbdcf | 5.5 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 167 | Surf Blue Very Light | #8eccd3 | 5.7 | slightly more saturated |
| 159 | Sapphire Light | #aacae2 | 6.1 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
Shading Anchor 160: lighter and darker teal steps
3 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor teal and aqua family, L* from 85 to 61.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lighter | 9159 | Glacier Blue | 84.9 |
| 2 lighter | 928 | Larkspur Light | 83.7 |
| 1 lighter | 1092 | Turquoise Light | 82.1 |
| this color | 160 | Sapphire Medium Light | 79.7 |
| 1 darker | 167 | Surf Blue Very Light | 78.2 |
| 2 darker | 1060 | Blue Violet Very Light | 77.3 |
| 3 darker | 1038 | Glacier Blue Medium | 73.5 |
| 4 darker | 1039 | Glacier Blue Medium Dark | 60.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 160
One strand each of Anchor 167 and Anchor 159 models at ΔE 0.5, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1060, ΔE 3.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 160 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light + 1 × Anchor 159 Sapphire Light | #9dcbdb | 0.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 928 Larkspur Light + 1 × Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light | #a4ccd7 | 2.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light + 1 × Anchor 120 Blueberry Light | #a2c9d9 | 2.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 160
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #9ecddd; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 683 | Turf Green | 6.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 12.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 4.5:1 |
Working with Anchor 160
Substituting Anchor 160 takes care: DMC 3766 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 3.4), and Madeira 1101 is more muted (ΔE 6.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 160 is number 5 of 22 in the Anchor teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1092 Turquoise Light and down to Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 160 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.2:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Robin's Egg (ΔE 3.3), Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 8.2) and Artkal S S44 Sky Blue (ΔE 2.5); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 160?
DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 160 Sapphire Medium Light (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 3761 (ΔE 3.5) and DMC 598 (ΔE 4.4).
What color is Anchor 160?
Anchor 160 Sapphire Medium Light is a light, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #9ecddd, RGB 158, 205, 221, L* 79.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 160?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1060 Blue Violet Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.8). From other brands, DMC 3766 (ΔE 3.4) or Madeira 1101 (ΔE 6.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 167 and Anchor 159 models at ΔE 0.5.
What is Anchor 160 in Perler beads?
Perler Robin's Egg (#a9cdd5) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.3 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 8.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 160?
Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light at ΔE 6.2 (similar), then Madeira 1014 at ΔE 6.3.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 9159 Glacier Blue ΔE 4.6
- Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium ΔE 5.3
- Anchor 975 Sea Blue Light ΔE 5.3
- Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light ΔE 5.5
- Anchor 159 Sapphire Light ΔE 6.1
Anchor 160 in other brands
- DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light ΔE 3.4
- Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light ΔE 6.2
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 3.3
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 8.2
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 2.5
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 11.7