1035 — Antique Blue Very Dark
Blues family#455166
Anchor 1035 (Antique Blue Very Dark) is a medium-dark, muted blue shade with hex code #455166 and RGB values 69, 81, 102. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 1035
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1035
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 1035
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1035
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1035
Anchor threads that pair well with 1035, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor1035 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 1035
A medium-dark, muted entry in the blues family, Anchor 1035 carries the name Antique Blue Very Dark with sky blue tones. Its muted and intense presence shines in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms alike. Pull this thread for skies or water when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1035?
Anchor 1035 is called Antique Blue Very Dark. It's a medium-dark blue shade (hex #455166, RGB 69, 81, 102) in the blues family, commonly used for winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1035?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1035 (Antique Blue Very Dark) is DMC 317 (Pewter Grey) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark, 71%) and DMC 161 (Grey Blue, 61%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1035?
The closest Anchor threads to 1035 are 1036 Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.53), 979 Blue Very Dark (ΔE 7.44), and 851 Grey Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 8.29). These are useful substitutes when 1035 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1035?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1035 (Antique Blue Very Dark) for charts featuring winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1035 (Antique Blue Very Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1035 has a contrast ratio of about 8:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.