Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark
Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark is a dark, soft blue with the screen hex #0b658c. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 824 Blue Very Dark at ΔE 3.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1012 Blue Medium at ΔE 2.4 (very close).
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Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark
#0b658c · RGB 11, 101, 140
Closest to Anchor 162 in other brands
- DMC 824 Blue Very Dark ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 1012 Blue Medium ΔE 2.4 very close
- Perler Cobalt ΔE 7.3 similar
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 7.8 similar
- Artkal S S107 Pond Blue ΔE 3.8 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 12.4 loose
Anchor 162 color values
| Code | 162 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sapphire Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #0b658c |
| RGB | 11, 101, 140 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.0, a* -9.3, b* -28.2 |
| HSL | 198°, 85 %, 30 % |
| Color family | Blue, 36 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 824 Blue Very Dark, ΔE 3.9 |
Anchor 162 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 162: the best is Madeira 1012 at ΔE 2.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 824 | Blue Very Dark | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 312 | Baby Blue Very Dark | 4.0 | close |
| DMC | 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 5.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1012 | Blue Medium | 2.4 | very close |
| Madeira | 1107 | Wedgewood Dark | 3.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1004 | Antique Blue Medium | 4.3 | close |
| Perler | Cobalt | code 80-15200 | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Blue | code 80-19008 | 10.0 | loose |
| Hama | 83 | Petrol Blue | 7.8 | similar |
| Hama | 09 | Light Blue | 10.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S107 | Pond Blue | 3.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S106 | Wegdewood Blue | 3.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 12.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 20.0 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 162
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 162; the nearest, Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium, sits at ΔE 6.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | Surf Blue Medium | #15718b | 6.7 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 410 | Ice Blue Dark | #0078a9 | 7.1 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 978 | Sea Blue Medium Dark | #467196 | 7.2 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 979 | Sea Blue Dark | #185073 | 7.5 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 170 | Surf Blue Dark | #00556c | 7.8 | darker and more muted |
| 1066 | Wedgewood Dark | #1b576a | 8.1 | darker and more muted |
| 146 | Delft Blue | #3870a9 | 8.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 142 | Copen Blue Medium | #165ba4 | 8.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 162: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 47 to 32.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 410 | Ice Blue Dark | 47.4 |
| 3 lighter | 978 | Sea Blue Medium Dark | 46.1 |
| 2 lighter | 146 | Delft Blue | 46.0 |
| 1 lighter | 169 | Surf Blue Medium | 44.0 |
| this color | 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | 40.0 |
| 1 darker | 142 | Copen Blue Medium | 38.4 |
| 2 darker | 1066 | Wedgewood Dark | 34.2 |
| 3 darker | 170 | Surf Blue Dark | 33.1 |
| 4 darker | 979 | Sea Blue Dark | 32.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 162
One strand each of Anchor 410 and Anchor 1068 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 169, ΔE 6.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 162 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark + 1 × Anchor 1068 Wedgewood Very Dark | #006288 | 1.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark + 1 × Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark | #00688f | 1.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark + 1 × Anchor 979 Sea Blue Dark | #0e6691 | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 162
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #0b658c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 159 | Sapphire Light | 3.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 6.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1031 | Antique Blue Light | 4.6:1 |
How to use Anchor 162
Substituting Anchor 162 takes care: DMC 824 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 3.9), and Madeira 1012 is a little lighter (ΔE 2.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 162 is number 36 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium and down to Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 162 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.5:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cobalt (ΔE 7.3), Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 7.8) and Artkal S S107 Pond Blue (ΔE 3.8); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 162?
DMC 824 Blue Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark (ΔE 3.9, close). Runners-up: DMC 312 (ΔE 4.0) and DMC 3842 (ΔE 5.2).
What color is Anchor 162?
Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark is a dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #0b658c, RGB 11, 101, 140, L* 40.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 162?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium is nearest (ΔE 6.7). From other brands, DMC 824 (ΔE 3.9) or Madeira 1012 (ΔE 2.4). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 410 and Anchor 1068 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Anchor 162 in Perler beads?
Perler Cobalt (#0065b1) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 7.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 162?
Madeira 1012 Blue Medium at ΔE 2.4 (very close), then Madeira 1107 at ΔE 3.2.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium ΔE 6.7
- Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark ΔE 7.1
- Anchor 979 Sea Blue Dark ΔE 7.5
- Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark ΔE 7.8
- Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark ΔE 8.1
- Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium ΔE 8.4
Anchor 162 in other brands
- Madeira 1012 Blue Medium ΔE 2.4
- Perler Cobalt ΔE 7.3
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 7.8
- Artkal S S107 Pond Blue ΔE 3.8
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 12.4