Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark
On screen, Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark reads as a dark, soft blue (#1b576a). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 3.3 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark at ΔE 1.8 (very close).
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Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark
#1b576a · RGB 27, 87, 106
Closest to Anchor 1066 in other brands
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 3.3 close
- Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 1.8 very close
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 11.9 loose
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 10.1 loose
- Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue ΔE 11.4 loose
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 15.5 loose
Anchor 1066 color values
| Code | 1066 |
|---|---|
| Name | Wedgewood Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #1b576a |
| RGB | 27, 87, 106 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 34.2, a* -12.2, b* -16.5 |
| HSL | 194°, 59 %, 26 % |
| Color family | Blue, 41 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 34.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 3.3 |
Anchor 1066 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1066: the best is Madeira 2505 at ΔE 1.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | 3.3 | close |
| DMC | 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 3808 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | 8.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 2505 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 1.8 | very close |
| Madeira | 1712 | Dusty Blue Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1707 | Blue Gray Medium | 8.5 | similar |
| Perler | Charcoal | code 80-15207 | 11.9 | loose |
| Perler | Dark Spruce | code 80-15261 | 12.7 | loose |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 10.1 | loose |
| Hama | 83 | Petrol Blue | 13.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S106 | Wegdewood Blue | 11.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S107 | Pond Blue | 11.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 15.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 18.4 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1066
1 other Anchor color within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1066, led by Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark at ΔE 1.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | Surf Blue Dark | #00556c | 1.8 | slightly more saturated |
| 851 | Blue Mist Dark | #295056 | 5.9 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1068 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #004457 | 6.2 | darker |
| 922 | Denim Dark | #41596a | 7.2 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 979 | Sea Blue Dark | #185073 | 7.7 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | #0b658c | 8.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 169 | Surf Blue Medium | #15718b | 9.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 164 | Sapphire Dark | #094264 | 10.3 | darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 1066: 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 | 169 | Surf Blue Medium | 44.0 |
| 2 lighter | 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | 40.0 |
| 1 lighter | 922 | Denim Dark | 36.6 |
| this color | 1066 | Wedgewood Dark | 34.2 |
| 1 darker | 170 | Surf Blue Dark | 33.1 |
| 2 darker | 979 | Sea Blue Dark | 32.2 |
| 3 darker | 164 | Sapphire Dark | 26.4 |
| 4 darker | 1068 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 26.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1066
One strand each of Anchor 162 and Anchor 683 models at ΔE 1.7, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 170, ΔE 1.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1066 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 683 Turf Green | #17566d | 1.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark | #1f5d70 | 2.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark + 1 × Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark | #1b5362 | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1066
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #1b576a; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 159 | Sapphire Light | 4.7:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 7.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 397 | Gray Light | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 1066
Substituting Anchor 1066 takes care: DMC 311 is a little darker (ΔE 3.3), and Madeira 2505 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 1.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1066 is number 41 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 922 Denim Dark and down to Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 170, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 1066 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.0:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Charcoal (ΔE 11.9), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 10.1) and Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue (ΔE 11.4); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a loose stand-in at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1066?
DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark (ΔE 3.3, close). Runners-up: DMC 3842 (ΔE 5.7) and DMC 3808 (ΔE 8.3).
What color is Anchor 1066?
Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark is a dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #1b576a, RGB 27, 87, 106, L* 34.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1066?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark is nearest (ΔE 1.8). From other brands, DMC 311 (ΔE 3.3) or Madeira 2505 (ΔE 1.8). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 162 and Anchor 683 models at ΔE 1.7.
What is Anchor 1066 in Perler beads?
Perler Charcoal (#4f595a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.9 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 10.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1066?
Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark at ΔE 1.8 (very close), then Madeira 1712 at ΔE 6.1.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark ΔE 1.8
- Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark ΔE 5.9
- Anchor 922 Denim Dark ΔE 7.2
- Anchor 979 Sea Blue Dark ΔE 7.7
- Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark ΔE 8.1
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium ΔE 9.1
Anchor 1066 in other brands
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 3.3
- Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 1.8
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 11.9
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 10.1
- Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue ΔE 11.4
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 15.5