Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark
Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark is a dark, soft blue with the screen hex #00556c. The closest DMC thread is DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark, very close at ΔE 2.9; in Madeira, use Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark (ΔE 1.4, very close).
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Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark
#00556c · RGB 0, 85, 108
Closest to Anchor 170 in other brands
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 2.9 very close
- Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 1.4 very close
- Perler Dark Spruce ΔE 12.5 loose
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 11.2 loose
- Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue ΔE 10.9 loose
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 16.2 loose
Anchor 170 color values
| Code | 170 |
|---|---|
| Name | Surf Blue Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #00556c |
| RGB | 0, 85, 108 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 33.1, a* -13.0, b* -19.4 |
| HSL | 193°, 100 %, 21 % |
| Color family | Blue, 42 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 33.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 2.9 |
Anchor 170 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 170: the best is Madeira 2505 at ΔE 1.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | 2.9 | very close |
| DMC | 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 6.6 | similar |
| DMC | 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 8.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 2505 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 1.4 | very close |
| Madeira | 1712 | Dusty Blue Dark | 6.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1011 | Blue Dark | 7.5 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Spruce | code 80-15261 | 12.5 | loose |
| Perler | Dark Blue | code 80-19008 | 12.6 | loose |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 11.2 | loose |
| Hama | 83 | Petrol Blue | 13.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S106 | Wegdewood Blue | 10.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S107 | Pond Blue | 11.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 16.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 19.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 170
1 other Anchor color within ΔE 3 of Anchor 170, led by Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark at ΔE 1.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1066 | Wedgewood Dark | #1b576a | 1.8 | slightly more muted |
| 1068 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #004457 | 5.6 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 979 | Sea Blue Dark | #185073 | 7.0 | slightly more saturated |
| 851 | Blue Mist Dark | #295056 | 7.2 | a little darker and more muted |
| 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | #0b658c | 7.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 922 | Denim Dark | #41596a | 8.2 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 164 | Sapphire Dark | #094264 | 9.4 | darker |
| 169 | Surf Blue Medium | #15718b | 9.6 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 170: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 44 to 26.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 169 | Surf Blue Medium | 44.0 |
| 3 lighter | 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | 40.0 |
| 2 lighter | 922 | Denim Dark | 36.6 |
| 1 lighter | 1066 | Wedgewood Dark | 34.2 |
| this color | 170 | Surf Blue Dark | 33.1 |
| 1 darker | 143 | Copen Blue Dark | 28.9 |
| 2 darker | 164 | Sapphire Dark | 26.4 |
| 3 darker | 1068 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 26.2 |
| 4 darker | 1035 | Antique Blue Dark | 26.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 170
One strand each of Anchor 162 and Anchor 683 models at ΔE 1.5, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1066, ΔE 1.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 170 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 683 Turf Green | #17566d | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark + 1 × Anchor 1068 Wedgewood Very Dark | #114e61 | 2.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 1068 Wedgewood Very Dark + 1 × Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium | #0c5e75 | 3.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 170
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #00556c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Anchor 170
DMC 311 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 170. It is slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.9 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 170 is number 42 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark and down to Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 1066, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 170 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Spruce (ΔE 12.5), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 11.2) and Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue (ΔE 10.9); 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 170?
DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark (ΔE 2.9, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3842 (ΔE 6.6) and DMC 803 (ΔE 8.1).
What color is Anchor 170?
Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark is a dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #00556c, RGB 0, 85, 108, L* 33.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 170?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark is nearest (ΔE 1.8). From other brands, DMC 311 (ΔE 2.9) or Madeira 2505 (ΔE 1.4). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 162 and Anchor 683 models at ΔE 1.5.
What is Anchor 170 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Spruce (#14313b) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 12.5 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 11.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 170?
Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark at ΔE 1.4 (very close), then Madeira 1712 at ΔE 6.4.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark ΔE 1.8
- Anchor 979 Sea Blue Dark ΔE 7.0
- Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark ΔE 7.2
- Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark ΔE 7.8
- Anchor 922 Denim Dark ΔE 8.2
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium ΔE 9.6
Anchor 170 in other brands
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 2.9
- Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 1.4
- Perler Dark Spruce ΔE 12.5
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 11.2
- Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue ΔE 10.9
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 16.2