Anchor 1092 Turquoise Light
On screen, Anchor 1092 Turquoise Light reads as a light, soft teal (#99d8d2). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 964 Sea Green Light at ΔE 3.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light at ΔE 6.3 (similar).
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Anchor 1092 Turquoise Light
#99d8d2 · RGB 153, 216, 210
Closest to Anchor 1092 in other brands
- DMC 964 Sea Green Light ΔE 3.1 close
- Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light ΔE 6.3 similar
- Perler Toothpaste ΔE 4.1 close
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 12.3 loose
- Artkal S S119 Frosty Blue ΔE 3.2 close
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 20.3 loose
Anchor 1092 color values
| Code | 1092 |
|---|---|
| Name | Turquoise Light |
| Hex (screen) | #99d8d2 |
| RGB | 153, 216, 210 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 82.1, a* -21.2, b* -3.5 |
| HSL | 174°, 45 %, 72 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 3 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 82.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 964 Sea Green Light, ΔE 3.1 |
Anchor 1092 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1092: the best is DMC 964 at ΔE 3.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 964 | Sea Green Light | 3.1 | close |
| DMC | 993 | Aquamarine Very Light | 6.7 | similar |
| DMC | 3766 | Peacock Blue Light | 7.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1112 | Turquoise Very Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1208 | Jade Light | 8.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 908 | Blue Ultra Very Light | 8.3 | similar |
| Perler | Toothpaste | code 80-19058 | 4.1 | close |
| Perler | Mint | code 80-15240 | 8.4 | similar |
| Hama | 98 | Pastel Mint | 12.3 | loose |
| Hama | 11 | Light Green | 14.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S119 | Frosty Blue | 3.2 | close |
| Artkal S | S31 | Sea Mist | 5.5 | close |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 20.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 20.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1092
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1092; the nearest, Anchor 185 Sea Green Light, sits at ΔE 5.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | Sea Green Light | #81d6c4 | 5.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 167 | Surf Blue Very Light | #8eccd3 | 5.9 | a little darker |
| 928 | Larkspur Light | #aad9df | 6.5 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1060 | Blue Violet Very Light | #9ec6cd | 8.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1038 | Glacier Blue Medium | #8bbdc7 | 9.7 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 9159 | Glacier Blue | #b7dae4 | 10.3 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 158 | Sapphire Very Light | #cee9e9 | 10.5 | lighter and more muted |
| 160 | Sapphire Medium Light | #9ecddd | 10.6 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
Shading Anchor 1092: lighter and darker teal steps
2 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor teal and aqua family, L* from 85 to 74.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1092
One strand each of Anchor 185 and Anchor 928 models at ΔE 0.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 185, ΔE 5.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1092 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 185 Sea Green Light + 1 × Anchor 928 Larkspur Light | #97d8d2 | 0.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 185 Sea Green Light + 1 × Anchor 9159 Glacier Blue | #9fd8d5 | 1.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 158 Sapphire Very Light + 1 × Anchor 186 Sea Green Medium Light | #a0d5cd | 2.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1092
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #99d8d2; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Anchor 1092
Substituting Anchor 1092 takes care: DMC 964 is a little lighter (ΔE 3.1), and Madeira 1112 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 6.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1092 is number 3 of 22 in the Anchor teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 928 Larkspur Light and down to Anchor 185 Sea Green Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1092 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.1:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Toothpaste (ΔE 4.1), Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 12.3) and Artkal S S119 Frosty Blue (ΔE 3.2); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1092?
DMC 964 Sea Green Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1092 Turquoise Light (ΔE 3.1, close). Runners-up: DMC 993 (ΔE 6.7) and DMC 3766 (ΔE 7.3).
What color is Anchor 1092?
Anchor 1092 Turquoise Light is a light, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #99d8d2, RGB 153, 216, 210, L* 82.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1092?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 185 Sea Green Light is nearest (ΔE 5.6). From other brands, DMC 964 (ΔE 3.1) or Madeira 1112 (ΔE 6.3). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 185 and Anchor 928 models at ΔE 0.3.
What is Anchor 1092 in Perler beads?
Perler Toothpaste (#96d1d4) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.1 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 12.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1092?
Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light at ΔE 6.3 (similar), then Madeira 1208 at ΔE 8.1.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 185 Sea Green Light ΔE 5.6
- Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium ΔE 9.7
- Anchor 9159 Glacier Blue ΔE 10.3
- Anchor 158 Sapphire Very Light ΔE 10.5
- Anchor 160 Sapphire Medium Light ΔE 10.6
Anchor 1092 in other brands
- DMC 964 Sea Green Light ΔE 3.1
- Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light ΔE 6.3
- Perler Toothpaste ΔE 4.1
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 12.3
- Artkal S S119 Frosty Blue ΔE 3.2
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 20.3