Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium
On screen, Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium reads as a dark, rich blue (#165ba4). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 5.3 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 911 Delft Dark at ΔE 2.4 (very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium
#165ba4 · RGB 22, 91, 164
Closest to Anchor 142 in other brands
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark ΔE 5.3 close
- Madeira 911 Delft Dark ΔE 2.4 very close
- Perler Cobalt ΔE 3.9 close
- Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue ΔE 3.3 close
- Artkal S S103 Caribbian Blue ΔE 0.7 identical
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 10.3 loose
Anchor 142 color values
| Code | 142 |
|---|---|
| Name | Copen Blue Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #165ba4 |
| RGB | 22, 91, 164 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.4, a* 7.3, b* -45.1 |
| HSL | 211°, 76 %, 36 % |
| Color family | Blue, 37 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 5.3 |
Anchor 142 equivalents in other brands
1 pick below reads as identical to Anchor 142; the loosest listed is Nabbi N11 at ΔE 18.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 5.3 | close |
| DMC | 312 | Baby Blue Very Dark | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 798 | Delft Blue Dark | 6.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 911 | Delft Dark | 2.4 | very close |
| Madeira | 1010 | Blue Very Dark | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1011 | Blue Dark | 7.1 | similar |
| Perler | Cobalt | code 80-15200 | 3.9 | close |
| Perler | Dark Blue | code 80-19008 | 4.0 | close |
| Hama | 41 | Fluorescent Blue | 3.3 | close |
| Hama | 09 | Light Blue | 3.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S103 | Caribbian Blue | 0.7 | identical |
| Artkal S | S11 | Dark Blue | 4.1 | close |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 10.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 18.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 142
1 other Anchor color within ΔE 3 of Anchor 142, led by Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium at ΔE 2.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | Wedgewood Medium | #3161a1 | 2.6 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 131 | Blue Medium | #3e5f9d | 4.4 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 147 | Delft Blue Medium Light | #074d8e | 5.1 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 146 | Delft Blue | #3870a9 | 7.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 979 | Sea Blue Dark | #185073 | 7.4 | darker and more muted |
| 940 | Stormy Blue Medium Dark | #3c5090 | 7.5 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | #0b658c | 8.4 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 143 | Copen Blue Dark | #0c4386 | 8.4 | darker and slightly more muted |
Shading Anchor 142: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 46 to 29.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 146 | Delft Blue | 46.0 |
| 3 lighter | 137 | Wedgewood Medium | 40.9 |
| 2 lighter | 131 | Blue Medium | 40.6 |
| 1 lighter | 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | 40.0 |
| this color | 142 | Copen Blue Medium | 38.4 |
| 1 darker | 940 | Stormy Blue Medium Dark | 35.4 |
| 2 darker | 147 | Delft Blue Medium Light | 32.5 |
| 3 darker | 979 | Sea Blue Dark | 32.2 |
| 4 darker | 143 | Copen Blue Dark | 28.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 142
One strand each of Anchor 146 and Anchor 143 models at ΔE 1.5, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 137, ΔE 2.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 142 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 146 Delft Blue + 1 × Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark | #285d99 | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 146 Delft Blue + 1 × Anchor 132 Blue Medium Dark | #295b98 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium + 1 × Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light | #235898 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 142
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #165ba4; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 159 | Sapphire Light | 4.0:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 6.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 234 | Charcoal Gray Light | 4.4:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 142
Substituting Anchor 142 takes care: DMC 803 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 5.3), and Madeira 911 is more muted (ΔE 2.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 142 is number 37 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark and down to Anchor 940 Stormy Blue Medium Dark. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 137, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 142 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cobalt (ΔE 3.9), Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue (ΔE 3.3) and Artkal S S103 Caribbian Blue (ΔE 0.7); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 142?
DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium (ΔE 5.3, close). Runners-up: DMC 312 (ΔE 5.7) and DMC 798 (ΔE 6.8).
What color is Anchor 142?
Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium is a dark, rich blue in the blue family: hex #165ba4, RGB 22, 91, 164, L* 38.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 142?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium is nearest (ΔE 2.6). From other brands, DMC 803 (ΔE 5.3) or Madeira 911 (ΔE 2.4). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 146 and Anchor 143 models at ΔE 1.5.
What is Anchor 142 in Perler beads?
Perler Cobalt (#0065b1) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.9 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue (ΔE 3.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 142?
Madeira 911 Delft Dark at ΔE 2.4 (very close), then Madeira 1010 at ΔE 5.3.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 147 Delft Blue Medium Light ΔE 5.1
- Anchor 979 Sea Blue Dark ΔE 7.4
- Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark ΔE 8.4
Anchor 142 in other brands
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark ΔE 5.3
- Perler Cobalt ΔE 3.9
- Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue ΔE 3.3
- Artkal S S103 Caribbian Blue ΔE 0.7
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 10.3