1036 — Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark
Blues family
Looking up Anchor 1036? It's Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark, a dark blue shade (#1D254C / RGB 29, 37, 76). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1036
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 1036
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1036
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because Anchor 148 (Navy Blue Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.68), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1036
Anchor threads that pair well with 1036, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor 1036 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 1036
Anchor 1036 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark) is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with true blue tones. Expect a bold and dramatic look that suits hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching water or denim textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1036 look like?
Anchor 1036 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark) is a dark shade in the blues family with hex #1D254C and RGB 29, 37, 76. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1036?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1036 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 336 (Navy Blue) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 76%) and DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 74%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1036?
The closest Anchor threads to 1036 are 148 Navy Blue Medium (ΔE 2.68), 941 Cornflower Blue Medium (ΔE 2.73), and 139 Delft Very Dark (ΔE 3.91). These are useful substitutes when 1036 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1036?
Reach for Anchor 1036 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1036.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1036 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 1036 has a contrast ratio of about 14.8:1 on white fabric and 1.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.