Anchor 9159 Glacier Blue
Anchor 9159 Glacier Blue (#b7dae4) is a light, muted teal. The closest DMC thread is DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light, very close at ΔE 2.5; in Madeira, use Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.5, close).
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Anchor 9159 Glacier Blue
#b7dae4 · RGB 183, 218, 228
Closest to Anchor 9159 in other brands
- DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 3.4 close
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 10.1 loose
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 4.2 close
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 13.2 loose
Anchor 9159 color values
| Code | 9159 |
|---|---|
| Name | Glacier Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #b7dae4 |
| RGB | 183, 218, 228 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 84.9, a* -9.4, b* -8.7 |
| HSL | 193°, 45 %, 81 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 1 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 84.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light, ΔE 2.5 |
Anchor 9159 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 9159: the best is DMC 3761 at ΔE 2.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3761 | Sky Blue Light | 2.5 | very close |
| DMC | 827 | Blue Very Light | 3.2 | close |
| DMC | 828 | Sky Blue Very Light | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 3.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 5.3 | close |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 3.4 | close |
| Perler | Toothpaste | code 80-19058 | 7.8 | similar |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 10.1 | loose |
| Hama | 01 | White | 10.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 4.2 | close |
| Artkal S | S30 | Shadow Green | 6.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 13.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 14.0 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 9159
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 9159; the nearest, Anchor 928 Larkspur Light, sits at ΔE 4.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 928 | Larkspur Light | #aad9df | 4.1 | slightly more saturated |
| 128 | Blue Light | #c7dee9 | 4.1 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 160 | Sapphire Medium Light | #9ecddd | 4.6 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1031 | Antique Blue Light | #c9dce3 | 4.8 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 975 | Sea Blue Light | #aac5cb | 5.4 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 158 | Sapphire Very Light | #cee9e9 | 5.6 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1060 | Blue Violet Very Light | #9ec6cd | 5.7 | darker |
| 1032 | Antique Blue Very Light | #abc2cf | 6.9 | darker and slightly more muted |
Shading Anchor 9159: lighter and darker teal steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor teal and aqua family, L* from 85 to 77.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| this color | 9159 | Glacier Blue | 84.9 |
| 1 darker | 928 | Larkspur Light | 83.7 |
| 2 darker | 160 | Sapphire Medium Light | 79.7 |
| 3 darker | 167 | Surf Blue Very Light | 78.2 |
| 4 darker | 1060 | Blue Violet Very Light | 77.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 9159
One strand each of Anchor 928 and Anchor 128 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 928, ΔE 4.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 9159 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 928 Larkspur Light + 1 × Anchor 128 Blue Light | #b9dce4 | 1.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 160 Sapphire Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 158 Sapphire Very Light | #b8dce3 | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 160 Sapphire Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 1031 Antique Blue Light | #b5d5e0 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 9159
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #b7dae4; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with Anchor 9159
DMC 3761 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 9159. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.5 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 9159 is number 1 of 22 in the Anchor teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with Anchor 928 Larkspur Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 9159 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.2:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Robin's Egg (ΔE 3.4), Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 10.1) and Artkal S S44 Sky Blue (ΔE 4.2); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 9159?
DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 9159 Glacier Blue (ΔE 2.5, very close). Runners-up: DMC 827 (ΔE 3.2) and DMC 828 (ΔE 3.8).
What color is Anchor 9159?
Anchor 9159 Glacier Blue is a light, muted teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #b7dae4, RGB 183, 218, 228, L* 84.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 9159?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 928 Larkspur Light is nearest (ΔE 4.1). From other brands, DMC 3761 (ΔE 2.5) or Madeira 1104 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 928 and Anchor 128 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is Anchor 9159 in Perler beads?
Perler Robin's Egg (#a9cdd5) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.4 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 10.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 9159?
Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Madeira 1001 at ΔE 3.7.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 160 Sapphire Medium Light ΔE 4.6
- Anchor 975 Sea Blue Light ΔE 5.4
- Anchor 158 Sapphire Very Light ΔE 5.6
- Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 6.9
Anchor 9159 in other brands
- DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light ΔE 2.5
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 3.4
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 10.1
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 4.2
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 13.2