Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark
Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark (#233856) is a very dark, soft blue. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark at ΔE 5.4 (close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark
#233856 · RGB 35, 56, 86
Closest to Anchor 1036 in other brands
- DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 5.4 close
- Perler Midnight ΔE 2.9 very close
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue ΔE 7.7 similar
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 7.0 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 11.8 loose
Anchor 1036 color values
| Code | 1036 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Blue Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #233856 |
| RGB | 35, 56, 86 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 23.2, a* 1.8, b* -20.7 |
| HSL | 215°, 42 %, 24 % |
| Color family | Blue, 52 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 23.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark, ΔE 3.4 |
Anchor 1036 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1036: the best is DMC 820 at ΔE 3.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 3.4 | close |
| DMC | 336 | Navy Blue | 5.5 | close |
| DMC | 823 | Navy Blue Dark | 5.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1006 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Madeira | 912 | Royal Blue Medium | 5.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1005 | Antique Blue Dark | 8.7 | similar |
| Perler | Midnight | code 80-15201 | 2.9 | very close |
| Perler | Dark Blue | code 80-19008 | 11.1 | loose |
| Hama | 116 | Midnight Blue | 7.7 | similar |
| Hama | 108 | Aubergine | 11.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S64 | Black Rock | 7.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S144 | Marine | 8.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 11.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 16.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1036
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1036; the nearest, Anchor 1035 Antique Blue Dark, sits at ΔE 4.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1035 | Antique Blue Dark | #2d3f54 | 4.3 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 148 | Delft Blue Medium | #082d63 | 5.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 139 | Wedgewood Dark | #0d3c78 | 6.1 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 133 | Blue Dark | #143374 | 6.2 | more saturated |
| 164 | Sapphire Dark | #094264 | 6.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 123 | Blueberry Dark | #2c306a | 7.2 | more saturated |
| 132 | Blue Medium Dark | #103e85 | 7.5 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 150 | Delft Blue Dark | #152247 | 7.9 | darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 1036: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 27 to 14.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 132 | Blue Medium Dark | 27.4 |
| 3 lighter | 164 | Sapphire Dark | 26.4 |
| 2 lighter | 1035 | Antique Blue Dark | 26.0 |
| 1 lighter | 139 | Wedgewood Dark | 25.8 |
| this color | 1036 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 23.2 |
| 1 darker | 178 | Ocean Blue Dark | 21.2 |
| 2 darker | 148 | Delft Blue Medium | 19.3 |
| 3 darker | 149 | Delft Blue Medium Dark | 14.2 |
| 4 darker | 150 | Delft Blue Dark | 14.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1036
One strand each of Anchor 1035 and Anchor 148 models at ΔE 2.0, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1035, ΔE 4.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1036 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1035 Antique Blue Dark + 1 × Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium | #20375c | 2.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 1035 Antique Blue Dark + 1 × Anchor 150 Delft Blue Dark | #23334e | 2.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 178 Ocean Blue Dark + 1 × Anchor 1068 Wedgewood Very Dark | #20395f | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1036
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #233856; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 159 | Sapphire Light | 6.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 11.5:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 232 | Rose Gray Medium | 4.3:1 |
Working with Anchor 1036
Substituting Anchor 1036 takes care: DMC 820 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.4), and Madeira 1006 is darker and more saturated (ΔE 5.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1036 is number 52 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 139 Wedgewood Dark and down to Anchor 178 Ocean Blue Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1036 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 11.9:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Midnight (ΔE 2.9), Hama 116 Midnight Blue (ΔE 7.7) and Artkal S S64 Black Rock (ΔE 7.0); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1036?
DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 336 (ΔE 5.5) and DMC 823 (ΔE 5.5).
What color is Anchor 1036?
Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark is a very dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #233856, RGB 35, 56, 86, L* 23.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1036?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1035 Antique Blue Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.3). From other brands, DMC 820 (ΔE 3.4) or Madeira 1006 (ΔE 5.4). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1035 and Anchor 148 models at ΔE 2.0.
What is Anchor 1036 in Perler beads?
Perler Midnight (#2f3c55) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 2.9 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 116 Midnight Blue (ΔE 7.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1036?
Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark at ΔE 5.4 (close), then Madeira 912 at ΔE 5.5.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium ΔE 5.7
Anchor 1036 in other brands
- Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 5.4
- Perler Midnight ΔE 2.9
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue ΔE 7.7
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 7.0
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 11.8