1037 — Blue Ultra Very Light
Blues family
Anchor 1037 — Blue Ultra Very Light — has hex #D7E5EA and RGB 215, 229, 234. This very light, moderately saturated blue 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1037
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 1037
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1037
Anchor threads that pair well with 1037, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor 1037 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 1037
Meet Anchor 1037, Blue Ultra Very Light — a moderately saturated, very light thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Its tone is soft and bright, making it a popular choice for skies and water. It pairs nicely in designs that call for denim textures or cool-toned backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1037 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1037 is Blue Ultra Very Light — a very light blue thread (hex #D7E5EA, RGB 215, 229, 234). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1037?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1037 (Blue Ultra Very Light) is DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light, 64%) and DMC BLANC (White, 60%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1037?
The closest Anchor threads to 1037 are 1031 Antique Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.17), 975 Blue Very Light (ΔE 6.39), and 158 Baby Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 7.3). 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 bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. 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.