Anchor 922 Denim Dark
Anchor 922 Denim Dark is a dark, muted blue with the screen hex #41596a. The closest DMC thread is DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark, very close at ΔE 2.5; in Madeira, use Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark (ΔE 3.7, close).
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Anchor 922 Denim Dark
#41596a · RGB 65, 89, 106
Closest to Anchor 922 in other brands
- DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark ΔE 3.7 close
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 8.0 similar
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 5.0 close
- Artkal S S157 Iron Grey ΔE 7.7 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 12.0 loose
Anchor 922 color values
| Code | 922 |
|---|---|
| Name | Denim Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #41596a |
| RGB | 65, 89, 106 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 36.6, a* -4.3, b* -12.6 |
| HSL | 205°, 24 %, 34 % |
| Color family | Blue, 39 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 36.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark, ΔE 2.5 |
Anchor 922 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 922: the best is DMC 930 at ΔE 2.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 930 | Antique Blue Dark | 2.5 | very close |
| DMC | 3750 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 4.6 | close |
| DMC | 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1712 | Dusty Blue Dark | 3.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1707 | Blue Gray Medium | 7.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1004 | Antique Blue Medium | 8.1 | similar |
| Perler | Charcoal | code 80-15207 | 8.0 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Grey | code 80-19092 | 8.1 | similar |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 5.0 | close |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 11.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S157 | Iron Grey | 7.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S156 | Steel Grey | 7.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 12.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 13.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 922
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 922; the nearest, Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark, sits at ΔE 7.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1066 | Wedgewood Dark | #1b576a | 7.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 979 | Sea Blue Dark | #185073 | 7.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 170 | Surf Blue Dark | #00556c | 8.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 921 | Denim Medium | #567080 | 8.4 | lighter |
| 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | #0b658c | 8.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1035 | Antique Blue Dark | #2d3f54 | 9.3 | darker |
| 851 | Blue Mist Dark | #295056 | 9.4 | darker |
| 164 | Sapphire Dark | #094264 | 10.2 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 922: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 46 to 26.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 921 | Denim Medium | 45.8 |
| 3 lighter | 131 | Blue Medium | 40.6 |
| 2 lighter | 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | 40.0 |
| 1 lighter | 142 | Copen Blue Medium | 38.4 |
| this color | 922 | Denim Dark | 36.6 |
| 1 darker | 1066 | Wedgewood Dark | 34.2 |
| 2 darker | 170 | Surf Blue Dark | 33.1 |
| 3 darker | 979 | Sea Blue Dark | 32.2 |
| 4 darker | 1035 | Antique Blue Dark | 26.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 922
One strand each of Anchor 921 and Anchor 1035 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1066, ΔE 7.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 922 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 921 Denim Medium + 1 × Anchor 1035 Antique Blue Dark | #455c6d | 1.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark + 1 × Anchor 400 Gray Medium | #3e5664 | 1.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 921 Denim Medium + 1 × Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark | #42596e | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 922
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #41596a; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 159 | Sapphire Light | 4.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 7.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 274 | Blue Mist Light | 4.7:1 |
How to use Anchor 922
DMC 930 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 922. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 2.5 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 922 is number 39 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium and down to Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 922 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Charcoal (ΔE 8.0), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 5.0) and Artkal S S157 Iron Grey (ΔE 7.7); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 922?
DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 922 Denim Dark (ΔE 2.5, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3750 (ΔE 4.6) and DMC 803 (ΔE 6.1).
What color is Anchor 922?
Anchor 922 Denim Dark is a dark, muted blue in the blue family: hex #41596a, RGB 65, 89, 106, L* 36.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 922?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark is nearest (ΔE 7.2). From other brands, DMC 930 (ΔE 2.5) or Madeira 1712 (ΔE 3.7). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 921 and Anchor 1035 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Anchor 922 in Perler beads?
Perler Charcoal (#4f595a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.0 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 5.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 922?
Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark at ΔE 3.7 (close), then Madeira 1707 at ΔE 7.4.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark ΔE 7.2
- Anchor 979 Sea Blue Dark ΔE 7.4
- Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark ΔE 8.2
- Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark ΔE 8.9
- Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark ΔE 9.4
Anchor 922 in other brands
- DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark ΔE 2.5
- Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark ΔE 3.7
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 8.0
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 5.0
- Artkal S S157 Iron Grey ΔE 7.7
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 12.0