Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark
On screen, Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark reads as a dark, rich blue (#3c477d). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 336 Navy Blue at ΔE 4.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 905 Cornflower Blue Dark at ΔE 3.0 (close).
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Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark
#3c477d · RGB 60, 71, 125
Closest to Anchor 941 in other brands
- DMC 336 Navy Blue ΔE 4.8 close
- Madeira 905 Cornflower Blue Dark ΔE 3.0 close
- Perler Iris ΔE 7.4 similar
- Hama 08 Blue ΔE 9.0 similar
- Artkal S SP6 Pearlescent Blue ΔE 6.0 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 10.2 loose
Anchor 941 color values
| Code | 941 |
|---|---|
| Name | Stormy Blue Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #3c477d |
| RGB | 60, 71, 125 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 31.7, a* 11.9, b* -32.1 |
| HSL | 230°, 35 %, 36 % |
| Color family | Blue, 45 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 31.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 336 Navy Blue, ΔE 4.8 |
Anchor 941 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 941: the best is Madeira 905 at ΔE 3.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 336 | Navy Blue | 4.8 | close |
| DMC | 31 | Blueberry | 4.8 | close |
| DMC | 797 | Royal Blue | 7.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 905 | Cornflower Blue Dark | 3.0 | close |
| Madeira | 912 | Royal Blue Medium | 8.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 2702 | Blue Violet Very Dark | 8.5 | similar |
| Perler | Iris | code 80-15245 | 7.4 | similar |
| Perler | Midnight | code 80-15201 | 8.4 | similar |
| Hama | 08 | Blue | 9.0 | similar |
| Hama | 36 | Neon Blue | 9.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | SP6 | Pearlescent Blue | 6.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S143 | Royal Blue | 6.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 10.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 17.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 941
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 941; the nearest, Anchor 940 Stormy Blue Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 4.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 940 | Stormy Blue Medium Dark | #3c5090 | 4.2 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 177 | Ocean Blue Medium | #475299 | 5.4 | lighter and more saturated |
| 132 | Blue Medium Dark | #103e85 | 6.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 143 | Copen Blue Dark | #0c4386 | 6.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 139 | Wedgewood Dark | #0d3c78 | 6.9 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 123 | Blueberry Dark | #2c306a | 7.3 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 133 | Blue Dark | #143374 | 7.4 | darker and more saturated |
| 122 | Blueberry Medium | #525f91 | 8.2 | lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading Anchor 941: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor blue family, L* from 41 to 23.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 122 | Blueberry Medium | 41.3 |
| 3 lighter | 131 | Blue Medium | 40.6 |
| 2 lighter | 177 | Ocean Blue Medium | 37.2 |
| 1 lighter | 940 | Stormy Blue Medium Dark | 35.4 |
| this color | 941 | Stormy Blue Very Dark | 31.7 |
| 1 darker | 143 | Copen Blue Dark | 28.9 |
| 2 darker | 132 | Blue Medium Dark | 27.4 |
| 3 darker | 139 | Wedgewood Dark | 25.8 |
| 4 darker | 123 | Blueberry Dark | 22.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 941
One strand each of Anchor 122 and Anchor 134 models at ΔE 0.4, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 940, ΔE 4.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 941 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium + 1 × Anchor 134 Blue Very Dark | #3b467d | 0.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 177 Ocean Blue Medium + 1 × Anchor 1035 Antique Blue Dark | #3c497d | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 177 Ocean Blue Medium + 1 × Anchor 1036 Antique Blue Very Dark | #38467d | 0.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 941
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #3c477d; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Anchor 941
Substituting Anchor 941 takes care: DMC 336 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.8), and Madeira 905 is more saturated (ΔE 3.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 941 is number 45 of 59 in the Anchor blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 940 Stormy Blue Medium Dark and down to Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 941 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 Iris (ΔE 7.4), Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 9.0) and Artkal S SP6 Pearlescent Blue (ΔE 6.0); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 941?
DMC 336 Navy Blue is the closest DMC match to Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark (ΔE 4.8, close). Runners-up: DMC 31 (ΔE 4.8) and DMC 797 (ΔE 7.3).
What color is Anchor 941?
Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark is a dark, rich blue in the blue family: hex #3c477d, RGB 60, 71, 125, L* 31.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 941?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 940 Stormy Blue Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.2). From other brands, DMC 336 (ΔE 4.8) or Madeira 905 (ΔE 3.0). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 122 and Anchor 134 models at ΔE 0.4.
What is Anchor 941 in Perler beads?
Perler Iris (#4e56a3) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 9.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 941?
Madeira 905 Cornflower Blue Dark at ΔE 3.0 (close), then Madeira 912 at ΔE 8.4.
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Anchor 941 in other brands
- Perler Iris ΔE 7.4
- Hama 08 Blue ΔE 9.0
- Artkal S SP6 Pearlescent Blue ΔE 6.0
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 10.2