1031 — Antique Blue Ultra Very Light
Blues family
Looking up Anchor 1031? It's Antique Blue Ultra Very Light, a very light blue shade (#D2E0F0 / RGB 210, 224, 240). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1031
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 1031
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1031
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Reach for Anchor 1031 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Light) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1031
Anchor threads that pair well with 1031, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor 1031 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 1031
Meet Anchor 1031, Antique Blue Ultra Very Light — a moderately saturated, very light thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. The shade reads as soft and bright — a go-to choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around whale designs and sapphire accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1031 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1031 is Antique Blue Ultra Very Light — a very light blue thread (hex #D2E0F0, RGB 210, 224, 240). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1031?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1031 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Light) is DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light, 65%) and DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light, 64%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1031?
The closest Anchor threads to 1031 are 1037 Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.17), 975 Blue Very Light (ΔE 5.25), and 120 Blue Purple Very Light (ΔE 5.45). These are useful substitutes when 1031 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 1031 good for?
Anchor 1031 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1031.
Can Anchor 1031 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Light) be used for highlights?
1031 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.