Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark
Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark (#4d787b) is a medium, soft teal. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3809 Turquoise Very Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium at ΔE 7.2 (similar).
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Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark
#4d787b · RGB 77, 120, 123
Closest to Anchor 779 in other brands
- DMC 3809 Turquoise Very Dark ΔE 3.5 close
- Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium ΔE 7.2 similar
- Perler Teal ΔE 7.3 similar
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 9.3 similar
- Artkal S S105 Petrol Blue ΔE 8.0 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 18.9 loose
Anchor 779 color values
| Code | 779 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Mist Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #4d787b |
| RGB | 77, 120, 123 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 47.5, a* -14.0, b* -6.4 |
| HSL | 184°, 23 %, 39 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 18 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 47.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3809 Turquoise Very Dark, ΔE 3.5 |
Anchor 779 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 779: the best is DMC 3809 at ΔE 3.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3809 | Turquoise Very Dark | 3.5 | close |
| DMC | 3765 | Peacock Blue Very Dark | 5.5 | close |
| DMC | 3768 | Gray Green Dark | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1707 | Blue Gray Medium | 7.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1108 | Misty Blue Dark | 7.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1711 | Dusty Blue Medium | 7.5 | similar |
| Perler | Teal | code 80-15218 | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Slate Blue | code 80-15252 | 12.0 | loose |
| Hama | 113 | Aqua | 9.3 | similar |
| Hama | 83 | Petrol Blue | 12.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S105 | Petrol Blue | 8.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S126 | Dark Eucalyptus | 10.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 18.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 19.0 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 779
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 779; the nearest, Anchor 1064 Wedgewood Light, sits at ΔE 8.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1064 | Wedgewood Light | #4b8297 | 8.4 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 921 | Denim Medium | #567080 | 9.6 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 169 | Surf Blue Medium | #15718b | 9.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 877 | Pine Medium | #417160 | 9.9 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 189 | Sea Green Dark | #0e7d71 | 10.5 | more saturated |
| 1062 | Peacock Blue | #6392a1 | 11.4 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1076 | Misty Green Dark | #007265 | 11.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 850 | Blue Mist Medium | #7a8b8c | 11.6 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 779: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the Anchor teal and aqua family, L* from 61 to 26.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 779
One strand each of Anchor 1062 and Anchor 878 models at ΔE 1.5, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1064, ΔE 8.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 779 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1062 Peacock Blue + 1 × Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark | #4d787e | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 1064 Wedgewood Light + 1 × Anchor 877 Pine Medium | #467a7f | 1.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark + 1 × Anchor 1034 Antique | #43797f | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 779
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #4d787b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with Anchor 779
Substituting Anchor 779 takes care: DMC 3809 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.5), and Madeira 1707 is darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 7.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 779 is number 18 of 22 in the Anchor teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1074 Sea Green Dark and down to Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 779 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 4.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Teal (ΔE 7.3), Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 9.3) and Artkal S S105 Petrol Blue (ΔE 8.0); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 779?
DMC 3809 Turquoise Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark (ΔE 3.5, close). Runners-up: DMC 3765 (ΔE 5.5) and DMC 3768 (ΔE 5.7).
What color is Anchor 779?
Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark is a medium, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #4d787b, RGB 77, 120, 123, L* 47.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 779?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1064 Wedgewood Light is nearest (ΔE 8.4). From other brands, DMC 3809 (ΔE 3.5) or Madeira 1707 (ΔE 7.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1062 and Anchor 878 models at ΔE 1.5.
What is Anchor 779 in Perler beads?
Perler Teal (#047f8a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 9.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 779?
Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium at ΔE 7.2 (similar), then Madeira 1108 at ΔE 7.3.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium ΔE 9.7
- Anchor 189 Sea Green Dark ΔE 10.5
- Anchor 1062 Peacock Blue ΔE 11.4
- Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark ΔE 11.5
- Anchor 850 Blue Mist Medium ΔE 11.6
Anchor 779 in other brands
- Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium ΔE 7.2
- Perler Teal ΔE 7.3
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 9.3
- Artkal S S105 Petrol Blue ΔE 8.0
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 18.9