1037 — Blue Ultra Very Light
Light Grays family#DEE1DF
Anchor 1037 — Blue Ultra Very Light — has hex #DEE1DF and RGB 222, 225, 223. This very light, subdued light gray thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 1037
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1037
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 1037
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1037
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 1037
Anchor threads that pair well with 1037, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Anchor1037 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Anchor 1037
Meet Anchor 1037, Blue Ultra Very Light — a subdued, very light thread in the light grays family. Its tone is soft and quiet, making it a popular choice for subtle shading and metallic effects. It pairs nicely in designs that call for winter themes or stone textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1037 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1037 is Blue Ultra Very Light — a very light light gray thread (hex #DEE1DF, RGB 222, 225, 223). It shows up most in rain clouds and mouse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1037?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1037 (Blue Ultra Very Light) is DMC 3865 (Winter White) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light, 69%) and DMC 27 (White Violet, 69%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1037?
The closest Anchor threads to 1037 are 847 Grey Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.41), 1031 Antique Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.35), and 274 Grey Blue Very Light (ΔE 4.81). These are useful substitutes when 1037 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 1037 good for?
Anchor 1037 (Blue Ultra Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring rain clouds, mouse designs, concrete textures, dusty surface highlights. 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 1037.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1037 (Blue Ultra Very Light)?
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, 1037 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 15.9:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.