1033 — Antique Blue
Blues family#AFC0CF
Need details on Anchor 1033? This light, muted blue shade (Antique Blue) is hex #AFC0CF, RGB 175, 192, 207. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 1033
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1033
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 1033
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1033
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1033
Anchor threads that pair well with 1033, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor1033 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 1033
Anchor 1033 is the floss known as Antique Blue: a muted, light member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as soft and gentle, perfect for whale designs and sapphire accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1033 look like?
Anchor 1033 (Antique Blue) is a light shade in the blues family with hex #AFC0CF and RGB 175, 192, 207. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1033?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1033 (Antique Blue) is DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3841 (Baby Blue pale, 80%) and DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light, 77%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1033?
The closest Anchor threads to 1033 are 976 Blue Light (ΔE 3.6), 343 Antique Blue Light (ΔE 3.65), and 144 Navy Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.32). These are useful substitutes when 1033 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1033?
Reach for Anchor 1033 (Antique Blue) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1033.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1033 (Antique Blue)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1033 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.3:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.