1036 — Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark
Blues family#31405D
Looking up Anchor 1036? It's Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark, a medium-dark blue shade (#31405D / RGB 49, 64, 93). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 1036
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1036
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 1036
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1036
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 1036
Anchor threads that pair well with 1036, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor1036 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 1036
Anchor 1036 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. Expect a deep and intense 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 medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #31405D and RGB 49, 64, 93. 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 803 (Baby Blue ultra very dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3750 (Antique Blue very dark, 76%) and DMC 312 (Navy Blue light, 75%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1036?
The closest Anchor threads to 1036 are 148 Navy Blue Medium (ΔE 5.03), 164 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 5.74), and 123 Blue Purple Dark (ΔE 6.16). 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 medium-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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1036 has a contrast ratio of about 10.4:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.