Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark
Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark is a medium, rich blue with the screen hex #0078a9. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 825 Blue Dark at ΔE 5.5 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1012 Blue Medium at ΔE 5.5 (close).
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Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark
#0078a9 · RGB 0, 120, 169
Closest to Anchor 410 in other brands
- DMC 825 Blue Dark ΔE 5.5 close
- Madeira 1012 Blue Medium ΔE 5.5 close
- Perler Light Blue ΔE 8.3 similar
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 3.9 close
- Artkal S S107 Pond Blue ΔE 4.5 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 9.7 similar
Anchor 410 color values
| Code | 410 |
|---|---|
| Name | Ice Blue Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #0078a9 |
| RGB | 0, 120, 169 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 47.4, a* -9.8, b* -33.9 |
| HSL | 197°, 100 %, 33 % |
| Color family | Blue, 28 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 47.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 825 Blue Dark, ΔE 5.5 |
Anchor 410 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 410: the best is DMC 825 at ΔE 5.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 825 | Blue Dark | 5.5 | close |
| DMC | 517 | Wedgewood Dark | 6.3 | similar |
| DMC | 824 | Blue Very Dark | 7.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1012 | Blue Medium | 5.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1107 | Wedgewood Dark | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1004 | Antique Blue Medium | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Light Blue | code 80-19009 | 8.3 | similar |
| Perler | Cobalt | code 80-15200 | 9.1 | similar |
| Hama | 83 | Petrol Blue | 3.9 | close |
| Hama | 15 | Transparent Blue | 11.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S107 | Pond Blue | 4.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S75 | Dark Steel Blue | 4.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 9.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 18.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 410
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 410; the nearest, Anchor 978 Sea Blue Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 6.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 978 | Sea Blue Medium Dark | #467196 | 6.3 | more muted |
| 146 | Delft Blue | #3870a9 | 6.8 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | #0b658c | 7.1 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 169 | Surf Blue Medium | #15718b | 7.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1089 | Electric Blue Medium | #0088d3 | 8.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 161 | Sapphire Medium | #4389a8 | 8.1 | lighter and more muted |
| 1064 | Wedgewood Light | #4b8297 | 8.9 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 136 | Wedgewood Light | #5b82ac | 9.3 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 410: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 54 to 40.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1089 | Electric Blue Medium | 54.4 |
| 3 lighter | 161 | Sapphire Medium | 53.9 |
| 2 lighter | 136 | Wedgewood Light | 53.1 |
| 1 lighter | 1064 | Wedgewood Light | 51.5 |
| this color | 410 | Ice Blue Dark | 47.4 |
| 1 darker | 978 | Sea Blue Medium Dark | 46.1 |
| 2 darker | 146 | Delft Blue | 46.0 |
| 3 darker | 169 | Surf Blue Medium | 44.0 |
| 4 darker | 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | 40.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 410
One strand each of Anchor 169 and Anchor 1089 models at ΔE 2.5, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 978, ΔE 6.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 410 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium + 1 × Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium | #0c7db4 | 2.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium + 1 × Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark | #1173a9 | 2.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium | #0678b4 | 2.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 410
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #0078a9; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Anchor 410
Substituting Anchor 410 takes care: DMC 825 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 5.5), and Madeira 1012 is darker and more muted (ΔE 5.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 410 is number 28 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1064 Wedgewood Light and down to Anchor 978 Sea Blue Medium Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 410 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 4.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Blue (ΔE 8.3), Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 3.9) and Artkal S S107 Pond Blue (ΔE 4.5); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 410?
DMC 825 Blue Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark (ΔE 5.5, close). Runners-up: DMC 517 (ΔE 6.3) and DMC 824 (ΔE 7.1).
What color is Anchor 410?
Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark is a medium, rich blue in the blue family: hex #0078a9, RGB 0, 120, 169, L* 47.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 410?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 978 Sea Blue Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.3). From other brands, DMC 825 (ΔE 5.5) or Madeira 1012 (ΔE 5.5). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 169 and Anchor 1089 models at ΔE 2.5.
What is Anchor 410 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Blue (#278cc9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 3.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 410?
Madeira 1012 Blue Medium at ΔE 5.5 (close), then Madeira 1107 at ΔE 5.7.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark ΔE 7.1
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium ΔE 7.6
- Anchor 1089 Electric Blue Medium ΔE 8.1
Anchor 410 in other brands
- Madeira 1012 Blue Medium ΔE 5.5
- Perler Light Blue ΔE 8.3
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 3.9
- Artkal S S107 Pond Blue ΔE 4.5
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 9.7