Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark
Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark (#295056) is a dark, muted teal. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 7.2 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark at ΔE 6.3 (similar).
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Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark
#295056 · RGB 41, 80, 86
Closest to Anchor 851 in other brands
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 7.2 similar
- Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark ΔE 6.3 similar
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 9.8 similar
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 9.5 similar
- Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green ΔE 8.3 similar
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 11.8 loose
Anchor 851 color values
| Code | 851 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Mist Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #295056 |
| RGB | 41, 80, 86 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 31.5, a* -11.9, b* -7.8 |
| HSL | 188°, 35 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 21 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 31.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 7.2 |
Anchor 851 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 851: the best is Madeira 1706 at ΔE 6.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | 7.2 | similar |
| DMC | 3808 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | 8.5 | similar |
| DMC | 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 10.1 | loose |
| Madeira | 1706 | Blue Gray Dark | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 2505 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 7.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 2705 | Misty Turquoise Medium | 9.1 | similar |
| Perler | Charcoal | code 80-15207 | 9.8 | similar |
| Perler | Forest | code 80-15247 | 10.0 | similar |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 9.5 | similar |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 15.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S91 | Brunswick Green | 8.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S157 | Iron Grey | 11.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 11.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 13.2 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 851
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 851; the nearest, Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark, sits at ΔE 5.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1066 | Wedgewood Dark | #1b576a | 5.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 170 | Surf Blue Dark | #00556c | 7.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1068 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #004457 | 7.2 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 683 | Turf Green | #1f433a | 9.2 | darker |
| 922 | Denim Dark | #41596a | 9.4 | lighter |
| 878 | Pine Medium Dark | #2b5446 | 10.3 | slightly more saturated |
| 979 | Sea Blue Dark | #185073 | 12.3 | more saturated |
| 1035 | Antique Blue Dark | #2d3f54 | 13.1 | darker |
Shading Anchor 851: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the Anchor teal and aqua family, L* from 49 to 26.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 851
One strand each of Anchor 170 and Anchor 862 models at ΔE 1.8, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1066, ΔE 5.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 851 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark + 1 × Anchor 862 Laurel Green Dark | #214d52 | 1.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark + 1 × Anchor 683 Turf Green | #1d4e56 | 1.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark + 1 × Anchor 862 Laurel Green Dark | #284e50 | 2.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 851
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #295056; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with Anchor 851
Substituting Anchor 851 takes care: DMC 311 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 7.2), and Madeira 1706 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 6.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 851 is number 21 of 22 in the Anchor teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1076 Misty Green Dark and down to Anchor 683 Turf Green. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 851 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Charcoal (ΔE 9.8), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 9.5) and Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green (ΔE 8.3); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 851?
DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark (ΔE 7.2, similar). Runners-up: DMC 3808 (ΔE 8.5) and DMC 3842 (ΔE 10.1).
What color is Anchor 851?
Anchor 851 Blue Mist Dark is a dark, muted teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #295056, RGB 41, 80, 86, L* 31.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 851?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.9). From other brands, DMC 311 (ΔE 7.2) or Madeira 1706 (ΔE 6.3). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 170 and Anchor 862 models at ΔE 1.8.
What is Anchor 851 in Perler beads?
Perler Charcoal (#4f595a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 9.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 851?
Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark at ΔE 6.3 (similar), then Madeira 2505 at ΔE 7.5.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1066 Wedgewood Dark ΔE 5.9
- Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark ΔE 7.2
- Anchor 683 Turf Green ΔE 9.2
- Anchor 922 Denim Dark ΔE 9.4
- Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark ΔE 10.3
- Anchor 979 Sea Blue Dark ΔE 12.3
Anchor 851 in other brands
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 7.2
- Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark ΔE 6.3
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 9.8
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 9.5
- Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green ΔE 8.3
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 11.8