Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light
Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light is a light, muted blue with the screen hex #abc2cf. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 813 Blue Light at ΔE 3.3 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light at ΔE 4.2 (close).
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Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light
#abc2cf · RGB 171, 194, 207
Closest to Anchor 1032 in other brands
- DMC 813 Blue Light ΔE 3.3 close
- Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light ΔE 4.2 close
- Perler Mist ΔE 5.6 close
- Hama 70 Light Grey ΔE 4.9 close
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 4.5 close
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 9.9 similar
Anchor 1032 color values
| Code | 1032 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Blue Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #abc2cf |
| RGB | 171, 194, 207 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 77.1, a* -5.1, b* -9.1 |
| HSL | 202°, 27 %, 74 % |
| Color family | Blue, 3 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 77.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 813 Blue Light, ΔE 3.3 |
Anchor 1032 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1032: the best is DMC 813 at ΔE 3.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 813 | Blue Light | 3.3 | close |
| DMC | 932 | Antique Blue Light | 4.2 | close |
| DMC | 3325 | Baby Blue Light | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1002 | Antique Blue Light | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1014 | Blue Light | 5.3 | close |
| Perler | Mist | code 80-15215 | 5.6 | close |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 5.7 | close |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 4.9 | close |
| Hama | 97 | Pastel Ice Blue | 6.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 4.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S30 | Shadow Green | 8.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 9.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 14.4 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1032
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1032; the nearest, Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | Delft Blue Very Light | #9dbdcf | 3.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 975 | Sea Blue Light | #aac5cb | 4.0 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1096 | Blue Violet Light | #9fb3c1 | 4.1 | darker |
| 159 | Sapphire Light | #aacae2 | 4.4 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 160 | Sapphire Medium Light | #9ecddd | 6.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1060 | Blue Violet Very Light | #9ec6cd | 6.6 | slightly more saturated |
| 120 | Blueberry Light | #b3c5df | 6.6 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 128 | Blue Light | #c7dee9 | 6.8 | lighter |
Shading Anchor 1032: lighter and darker blue steps
2 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 80 to 66.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1032
One strand each of Anchor 128 and Anchor 343 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 144, ΔE 3.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1032 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 128 Blue Light + 1 × Anchor 343 Slate Blue | #adc3d1 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 128 Blue Light + 1 × Anchor 1033 Antique Blue Light | #adc3d1 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 1031 Antique Blue Light + 1 × Anchor 343 Slate Blue | #aec2cd | 1.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1032
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #abc2cf; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 152 | Delft Blue Very Dark | 9.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 11.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 351 | Bark Medium Dark | 4.5:1 |
How to use Anchor 1032
Substituting Anchor 1032 takes care: DMC 813 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.3), and Madeira 1002 is darker (ΔE 4.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1032 is number 3 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 120 Blueberry Light and down to Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1032 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Mist (ΔE 5.6), Hama 70 Light Grey (ΔE 4.9) and Artkal S S44 Sky Blue (ΔE 4.5); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1032?
DMC 813 Blue Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light (ΔE 3.3, close). Runners-up: DMC 932 (ΔE 4.2) and DMC 3325 (ΔE 4.8).
What color is Anchor 1032?
Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light is a light, muted blue in the blue family: hex #abc2cf, RGB 171, 194, 207, L* 77.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1032?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, DMC 813 (ΔE 3.3) or Madeira 1002 (ΔE 4.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 128 and Anchor 343 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is Anchor 1032 in Perler beads?
Perler Mist (#93b0bd) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.6 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 70 Light Grey (ΔE 4.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1032?
Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light at ΔE 4.2 (close), then Madeira 1708 at ΔE 4.8.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light ΔE 3.1
- Anchor 975 Sea Blue Light ΔE 4.0
- Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light ΔE 4.1
- Anchor 159 Sapphire Light ΔE 4.4
- Anchor 160 Sapphire Medium Light ΔE 6.4
Anchor 1032 in other brands
- Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light ΔE 4.2
- Perler Mist ΔE 5.6
- Hama 70 Light Grey ΔE 4.9
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 4.5
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 9.9