Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light
Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light is a light, muted blue with the screen hex #9dbdcf. The closest DMC thread is DMC 813 Blue Light, very close at ΔE 1.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light (ΔE 2.6, very close).
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Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light
#9dbdcf · RGB 157, 189, 207
Closest to Anchor 144 in other brands
- DMC 813 Blue Light ΔE 1.7 very close
- Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light ΔE 2.6 very close
- Perler Mist ΔE 4.0 close
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 4.3 close
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 4.3 close
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 9.1 similar
Anchor 144 color values
| Code | 144 |
|---|---|
| Name | Delft Blue Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #9dbdcf |
| RGB | 157, 189, 207 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 74.9, a* -6.8, b* -12.6 |
| HSL | 202°, 34 %, 71 % |
| Color family | Blue, 4 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 74.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 813 Blue Light, ΔE 1.7 |
Anchor 144 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 144: the best is DMC 813 at ΔE 1.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 813 | Blue Light | 1.7 | very close |
| DMC | 3755 | Baby Blue | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 932 | Antique Blue Light | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1002 | Antique Blue Light | 2.6 | very close |
| Madeira | 1014 | Blue Light | 6.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 7.0 | similar |
| Perler | Mist | code 80-15215 | 4.0 | close |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 6.3 | similar |
| Hama | 97 | Pastel Ice Blue | 4.3 | close |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 5.7 | close |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 4.3 | close |
| Artkal S | S30 | Shadow Green | 8.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 9.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 12.8 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 144
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 144; the nearest, Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1032 | Antique Blue Very Light | #abc2cf | 3.1 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1096 | Blue Violet Light | #9fb3c1 | 4.0 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 159 | Sapphire Light | #aacae2 | 4.2 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 976 | Sea Blue Medium Light | #8dacb9 | 5.2 | darker |
| 975 | Sea Blue Light | #aac5cb | 5.4 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 160 | Sapphire Medium Light | #9ecddd | 5.5 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1060 | Blue Violet Very Light | #9ec6cd | 6.4 | a little lighter |
| 1038 | Glacier Blue Medium | #8bbdc7 | 6.8 | slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 144: lighter and darker blue steps
3 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 80 to 66.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 144
One strand each of Anchor 159 and Anchor 976 models at ΔE 0.5, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1032, ΔE 3.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 144 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 159 Sapphire Light + 1 × Anchor 976 Sea Blue Medium Light | #9cbccf | 0.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 9159 Glacier Blue + 1 × Anchor 175 Ocean Blue Light | #9dbfd3 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium + 1 × Anchor 120 Blueberry Light | #a1c1d3 | 1.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 144
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #9dbdcf; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Anchor 144
DMC 813 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 144. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 1.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 144 is number 4 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light and down to Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 144 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 10.6:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (2.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Mist (ΔE 4.0), Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 4.3) and Artkal S S44 Sky Blue (ΔE 4.3); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 144?
DMC 813 Blue Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light (ΔE 1.7, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3755 (ΔE 3.9) and DMC 932 (ΔE 4.3).
What color is Anchor 144?
Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light is a light, muted blue in the blue family: hex #9dbdcf, RGB 157, 189, 207, L* 74.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 144?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, DMC 813 (ΔE 1.7) or Madeira 1002 (ΔE 2.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 159 and Anchor 976 models at ΔE 0.5.
What is Anchor 144 in Perler beads?
Perler Mist (#93b0bd) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.0 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 4.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 144?
Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light at ΔE 2.6 (very close), then Madeira 1014 at ΔE 6.0.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 3.1
- Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light ΔE 4.0
- Anchor 159 Sapphire Light ΔE 4.2
- Anchor 976 Sea Blue Medium Light ΔE 5.2
- Anchor 975 Sea Blue Light ΔE 5.4
- Anchor 160 Sapphire Medium Light ΔE 5.5
- Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium ΔE 6.8
Anchor 144 in other brands
- Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light ΔE 2.6
- Perler Mist ΔE 4.0
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 4.3
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 4.3
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 9.1