Anchor 1037 Sea Blue Very Light
On screen, Anchor 1037 Sea Blue Very Light reads as a true white (#deebec). The closest DMC thread is DMC 775 Baby Blue Very Light, very close at ΔE 2.6; in Madeira, use Madeira 2504 Wedgewood Very Light (ΔE 5.2, close).
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Anchor 1037 Sea Blue Very Light
#deebec · RGB 222, 235, 236
Closest to Anchor 1037 in other brands
- DMC 775 Baby Blue Very Light ΔE 2.6 very close
- Madeira 2504 Wedgewood Very Light ΔE 5.2 close
- Perler White ΔE 3.5 close
- Hama 01 White ΔE 3.7 close
- Artkal S S01 White ΔE 5.0 close
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 6.1 similar
Anchor 1037 color values
| Code | 1037 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sea Blue Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #deebec |
| RGB | 222, 235, 236 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 92.1, a* -4.1, b* -2.0 |
| HSL | 184°, 27 %, 90 % |
| Color family | White, 3 of 3 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 92.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 775 Baby Blue Very Light, ΔE 2.6 |
Anchor 1037 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1037: the best is DMC 775 at ΔE 2.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 775 | Baby Blue Very Light | 2.6 | very close |
| DMC | 928 | Gray Green Very Light | 3.2 | close |
| DMC | 3756 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Light | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 2504 | Wedgewood Very Light | 5.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 2402 | Off White | 6.5 | similar |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 3.5 | close |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 9.2 | similar |
| Hama | 01 | White | 3.7 | close |
| Hama | 64 | Pearl | 7.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S01 | White | 5.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S77 | Ghost While | 5.8 | close |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 6.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 12.1 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1037
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1037; the nearest, Anchor 1031 Antique Blue Light, sits at ΔE 4.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1031 | Antique Blue Light | #c9dce3 | 4.7 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 847 | Blue Mist Very Light | #d6ded7 | 4.9 | a little darker |
| 158 | Sapphire Very Light | #cee9e9 | 5.0 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 128 | Blue Light | #c7dee9 | 5.8 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 2 | White | #fafafa | 6.7 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 274 | Blue Mist Light | #c7d1ca | 7.1 | darker |
| 234 | Charcoal Gray Light | #cdd0cd | 7.2 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 9159 | Glacier Blue | #b7dae4 | 8.3 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 1037: lighter and darker white steps
2 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Anchor white family, L* from 99 to 92.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 lighter | 1 | Snow White | 98.9 |
| 1 lighter | 2 | White | 98.3 |
| this color | 1037 | Sea Blue Very Light | 92.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1037
One strand each of Anchor 2 and Anchor 9159 models at ΔE 1.5, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1031, ΔE 4.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1037 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 2 White + 1 × Anchor 9159 Glacier Blue | #dcebef | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 158 Sapphire Very Light + 1 × Anchor 2 White | #e5f2f2 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 158 Sapphire Very Light + 1 × Anchor 1 Snow White | #e7f2f4 | 1.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1037
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #deebec; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 17.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 281 | Olive Green Dark | 4.6:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 1037
DMC 775 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 1037. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.6 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 1037 is number 3 of 3 in the Anchor white family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Anchor 2 White is the next one up. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1037 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 17.2:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler White (ΔE 3.5), Hama 01 White (ΔE 3.7) and Artkal S S01 White (ΔE 5.0); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1037?
DMC 775 Baby Blue Very Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1037 Sea Blue Very Light (ΔE 2.6, very close). Runners-up: DMC 928 (ΔE 3.2) and DMC 3756 (ΔE 3.5).
What color is Anchor 1037?
Anchor 1037 Sea Blue Very Light is a true white in the white family: hex #deebec, RGB 222, 235, 236, L* 92.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1037?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1031 Antique Blue Light is nearest (ΔE 4.7). From other brands, DMC 775 (ΔE 2.6) or Madeira 2504 (ΔE 5.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 2 and Anchor 9159 models at ΔE 1.5.
What is Anchor 1037 in Perler beads?
Perler White (#eaefee) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.5 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 01 White (ΔE 3.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1037?
Madeira 2504 Wedgewood Very Light at ΔE 5.2 (close), then Madeira 1805 at ΔE 5.7.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light ΔE 4.9
- Anchor 158 Sapphire Very Light ΔE 5.0
- Anchor 9159 Glacier Blue ΔE 8.3
Anchor 1037 in other brands
- DMC 775 Baby Blue Very Light ΔE 2.6
- Madeira 2504 Wedgewood Very Light ΔE 5.2
- Perler White ΔE 3.5
- Hama 01 White ΔE 3.7
- Artkal S S01 White ΔE 5.0
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 6.1