Anchor 134 Blue Very Dark
Anchor 134 Blue Very Dark (#081764) is a very dark, rich purple. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark at ΔE 7.8 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 904 Cornflower Blue Very Dark at ΔE 1.0 (very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 134 Blue Very Dark
#081764 · RGB 8, 23, 100
Closest to Anchor 134 in other brands
- DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark ΔE 7.8 similar
- Madeira 904 Cornflower Blue Very Dark ΔE 1.0 very close
- Perler Midnight ΔE 13.6 loose
- Hama 08 Blue ΔE 12.4 loose
- Artkal S S22 Purple ΔE 10.8 loose
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 17.7 loose
Anchor 134 color values
| Code | 134 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #081764 |
| RGB | 8, 23, 100 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 13.1, a* 27.1, b* -46.2 |
| HSL | 230°, 85 %, 21 % |
| Color family | Purple, 21 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 13.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark, ΔE 7.8 |
Anchor 134 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 134: the best is Madeira 904 at ΔE 1.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 939 | Navy Blue Very Dark | 7.8 | similar |
| DMC | 823 | Navy Blue Dark | 8.3 | similar |
| DMC | 336 | Navy Blue | 11.1 | loose |
| Madeira | 904 | Cornflower Blue Very Dark | 1.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 913 | Royal Blue Dark | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 914 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 4.3 | close |
| Perler | Midnight | code 80-15201 | 13.6 | loose |
| Perler | Grape | code 80-15243 | 14.0 | loose |
| Hama | 08 | Blue | 12.4 | loose |
| Hama | 116 | Midnight Blue | 14.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S22 | Purple | 10.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S59 | Butterfly Bush | 12.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 17.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 20.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 134
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 134; the nearest, Anchor 149 Delft Blue Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 5.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | Delft Blue Medium Dark | #092056 | 5.1 | more muted |
| 178 | Ocean Blue Dark | #2f2b67 | 6.9 | lighter and more muted |
| 127 | Indigo | #00003f | 7.0 | darker and more muted |
| 123 | Blueberry Dark | #2c306a | 7.8 | lighter and more muted |
| 148 | Delft Blue Medium | #082d63 | 8.2 | lighter and more muted |
| 150 | Delft Blue Dark | #152247 | 8.4 | more muted |
| 133 | Blue Dark | #143374 | 8.8 | lighter and more muted |
| 152 | Delft Blue Very Dark | #0f1232 | 10.8 | darker and more muted |
Shading Anchor 134: lighter and darker purple steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the Anchor purple family, L* from 29 to 3.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 119 | Thistle Medium | 29.3 |
| 3 lighter | 111 | Lavender Medium Dark | 29.3 |
| 2 lighter | 112 | Lavender Dark | 25.0 |
| 1 lighter | 102 | Violet Very Dark | 14.7 |
| this color | 134 | Blue Very Dark | 13.1 |
| 1 darker | 127 | Indigo | 3.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 134
One strand each of Anchor 149 and Anchor 127 models at ΔE 4.4, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 149, ΔE 5.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 134 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 149 Delft Blue Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 127 Indigo | #05144c | 4.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 178 Ocean Blue Dark + 1 × Anchor 127 Indigo | #201d56 | 4.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 127 Indigo + 1 × Anchor 123 Blueberry Dark | #1d2058 | 4.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 134
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #081764; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (purple) | 342 | Lilac Light | 9.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 15.5:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 378 | Fawn Medium | 4.5:1 |
Working with Anchor 134
Substituting Anchor 134 takes care: DMC 939 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 7.8), and Madeira 904 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 1.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 134 is number 21 of 22 in the Anchor purple family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 102 Violet Very Dark and down to Anchor 127 Indigo. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 134 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 15.9:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Midnight (ΔE 13.6), Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 12.4) and Artkal S S22 Purple (ΔE 10.8); 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 134?
DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 134 Blue Very Dark (ΔE 7.8, similar). Runners-up: DMC 823 (ΔE 8.3) and DMC 336 (ΔE 11.1).
What color is Anchor 134?
Anchor 134 Blue Very Dark is a very dark, rich purple in the purple family: hex #081764, RGB 8, 23, 100, L* 13.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 134?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 149 Delft Blue Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.1). From other brands, DMC 939 (ΔE 7.8) or Madeira 904 (ΔE 1.0). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 149 and Anchor 127 models at ΔE 4.4.
What is Anchor 134 in Perler beads?
Perler Midnight (#2f3c55) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 13.6 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 12.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 134?
Madeira 904 Cornflower Blue Very Dark at ΔE 1.0 (very close), then Madeira 913 at ΔE 3.5.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 127 Indigo ΔE 7.0
- Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium ΔE 8.2
- Anchor 152 Delft Blue Very Dark ΔE 10.8
Anchor 134 in other brands
- DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark ΔE 7.8
- Perler Midnight ΔE 13.6
- Hama 08 Blue ΔE 12.4
- Artkal S S22 Purple ΔE 10.8
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 17.7