1062 — Teal Light
Teals family
Looking up Anchor 1062? It's Teal Light, a medium-light teal shade (#88C3CF / RGB 136, 195, 207). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1062
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 1062
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1062
Anchor threads that pair well with 1062, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor 1062 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 1062
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the teals family, Anchor 1062 carries the name Teal Light. The shade reads as steady and approachable — a go-to choice for sea glass tones and tidepool patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around water and sky and tropical motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1062?
Anchor 1062 is called Teal Light. It's a medium-light teal shade (hex #88C3CF, RGB 136, 195, 207) in the teals family, commonly used for peacock feathers, coastal scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1062?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1062 (Teal Light) is DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 78%) and DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1062?
The closest Anchor threads to 1062 are 167 Blue Green Light (ΔE 1.93), 928 Blue Green Very Light (ΔE 6.8), and 160 Baby Blue (ΔE 8.3). These are useful substitutes when 1062 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1062?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1062 (Teal Light) for charts featuring peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.