Anchor 848 Blue Mist
Anchor 848 Blue Mist is a light gray with the screen hex #afbfba. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 927 Gray Green Light at ΔE 4.3 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 908 Blue Ultra Very Light at ΔE 4.9 (close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 848 Blue Mist
#afbfba · RGB 175, 191, 186
Closest to Anchor 848 in other brands
- DMC 927 Gray Green Light ΔE 4.3 close
- Madeira 908 Blue Ultra Very Light ΔE 4.9 close
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 4.2 close
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 7.5 similar
- Artkal S S78 Ash Grey ΔE 6.8 similar
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 13.3 loose
Anchor 848 color values
| Code | 848 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Mist |
| Hex (screen) | #afbfba |
| RGB | 175, 191, 186 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 76.0, a* -6.4, b* 0.6 |
| HSL | 161°, 11 %, 72 % |
| Color family | Gray, 9 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 76.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 927 Gray Green Light, ΔE 4.3 |
Anchor 848 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 848: the best is DMC 927 at ΔE 4.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 927 | Gray Green Light | 4.3 | close |
| DMC | 926 | Gray Green Medium | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 03 | Tin Medium | 9.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 908 | Blue Ultra Very Light | 4.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1014 | Blue Light | 5.2 | close |
| Perler | Light Grey | code 80-15181 | 4.2 | close |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 8.0 | similar |
| Hama | 77 | Cloudy White | 7.5 | similar |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 9.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S78 | Ash Grey | 6.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S79 | Light Gray | 7.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 13.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 15.2 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 848
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 848; the nearest, Anchor 274 Blue Mist Light, sits at ΔE 5.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 274 | Blue Mist Light | #c7d1ca | 5.4 | lighter |
| 975 | Sea Blue Light | #aac5cb | 5.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 849 | Blue Mist Medium Light | #9caaab | 6.5 | darker |
| 398 | Gray | #afb0ad | 7.5 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 234 | Charcoal Gray Light | #cdd0cd | 7.6 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1060 | Blue Violet Very Light | #9ec6cd | 8.0 | more saturated |
| 1032 | Antique Blue Very Light | #abc2cf | 8.5 | slightly more saturated |
| 847 | Blue Mist Very Light | #d6ded7 | 8.6 | lighter |
Shading Anchor 848: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor gray family, L* from 88 to 61.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 847 | Blue Mist Very Light | 87.7 |
| 3 lighter | 234 | Charcoal Gray Light | 83.2 |
| 2 lighter | 274 | Blue Mist Light | 82.9 |
| 1 lighter | 975 | Sea Blue Light | 77.8 |
| this color | 848 | Blue Mist | 76.0 |
| 1 darker | 231 | Rose Gray Light | 73.0 |
| 2 darker | 398 | Gray | 71.7 |
| 3 darker | 849 | Blue Mist Medium Light | 68.6 |
| 4 darker | 399 | Gray Medium Light | 60.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 848
One strand each of Anchor 1060 and Anchor 397 models at ΔE 1.6, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 274, ΔE 5.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 848 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1060 Blue Violet Very Light + 1 × Anchor 397 Gray Light | #b3c4c1 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 274 Blue Mist Light + 1 × Anchor 849 Blue Mist Medium Light | #b3bfbb | 1.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 397 Gray Light + 1 × Anchor 1038 Glacier Blue Medium | #abbfbd | 1.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 848
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #afbfba; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 236 | Charcoal Gray Dark | 6.6:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 11.0:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1050 | Tawnyu Medium Dark | 4.6:1 |
How to use Anchor 848
Substituting Anchor 848 takes care: DMC 927 is a little lighter (ΔE 4.3), and Madeira 908 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 848 is number 9 of 21 in the Anchor gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 975 Sea Blue Light and down to Anchor 231 Rose Gray Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 848 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.0:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Grey (ΔE 4.2), Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 7.5) and Artkal S S78 Ash Grey (ΔE 6.8); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 848?
DMC 927 Gray Green Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 848 Blue Mist (ΔE 4.3, close). Runners-up: DMC 926 (ΔE 5.7) and DMC 03 (ΔE 9.0).
What color is Anchor 848?
Anchor 848 Blue Mist is a light gray in the gray family: hex #afbfba, RGB 175, 191, 186, L* 76.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 848?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 274 Blue Mist Light is nearest (ΔE 5.4). From other brands, DMC 927 (ΔE 4.3) or Madeira 908 (ΔE 4.9). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1060 and Anchor 397 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is Anchor 848 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Grey (#b3bab8) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.2 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 7.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 848?
Madeira 908 Blue Ultra Very Light at ΔE 4.9 (close), then Madeira 1101 at ΔE 5.1.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 975 Sea Blue Light ΔE 5.8
- Anchor 398 Gray ΔE 7.5
- Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 8.5
- Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light ΔE 8.6
Anchor 848 in other brands
- DMC 927 Gray Green Light ΔE 4.3
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 4.2
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 7.5
- Artkal S S78 Ash Grey ΔE 6.8
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 13.3